Definition
Revenue APR vs Incentive APR
Revenue APR is yield from a platform's actual income; incentive APR is yield paid in newly emitted tokens. They look identical on a dashboard and are not.
Revenue APR is yield generated from a platform's actual income — in casinos, the house edge on real wagering volume. Incentive APR is yield paid in newly emitted tokens to attract deposits. They can look identical on a dashboard and behave completely differently over time.
Revenue APR fluctuates with platform activity but is structurally sustainable. Incentive APR starts high and declines as emissions taper, often accompanied by sell pressure on the reward token. Rule of thumb in GambleFi: sustainable revenue-backed casino yields typically sit in the 10–30% range; triple-digit APRs are almost always emissions.
Related: Revenue Sharing · Casino Bankroll