Pricing, Billing & Payments

Dynamic pricing formula, payment methods (fiat + crypto), deposit bonus, provider earnings, and KYC levels.

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FluxEdge Pricing, Billing & Payments

FluxEdge uses a dynamic, algorithmically-determined pricing model based on machine hardware specifications, benchmark performance, and reliability. Unlike traditional cloud providers with fixed price lists, FluxEdge prices reflect real market conditions — supply, demand, and the actual quality of each machine. This guide covers how pricing works, payment methods, and provider earnings.

How Pricing is Determined

The hourly price for each machine is calculated using a comprehensive formula that weighs multiple factors:

•Benchmark scores — AI Training, AI Inference, and Blender Rendering scores
•GPU performance — GPU model, VRAM, compute capability
•CPU cores — number and quality of CPU cores
•Storage capacity — total available disk space and type (NVMe vs SSD)
•Network speed — upload and download bandwidth
•Machine reliability — percentage of completed rentals without disruptions
•Operating system — OS type may affect pricing normalization

All parameters are normalized against the highest and lowest values across the global network. A guardrail system ensures prices fall within predefined min/max ranges.

Payment Methods for Renters

Method	Type	Bonus	Notes
$FLUX	Crypto	Yes (% bonus on deposit)	Multiple chains supported; shows exchange rate, min deposit, required confirmations
Stripe	Fiat	No	Credit/debit cards; supports saved cards via Link
PayPal	Fiat	No	Predefined or custom amounts; shows processing fee and net credited amount
Vouchers	Promotional	Varies	Redeemable codes from promotions or partnerships

Depositing via $FLUX cryptocurrency earns a deposit bonus (percentage displayed on the deposit screen). If you hold FLUX or can acquire it at a good rate, this effectively gives you a discount on all compute costs.

Billing Model

•Pay-as-you-go: The default model. You are billed per hour while the machine is running.
•Billing starts at provisioning: Charges begin when the machine enters provisioning, not when your workload deploys.
•No egress fees: All data transfer is included — upload, download, unlimited.
•No hidden fees: The displayed hourly rate is the total cost (no network surcharges, API call fees, etc.).
•Premium machines: May have a one-time startup fee in addition to the hourly rate.
•Balance-based: You deposit funds first and spend from your balance. When balance reaches zero, machines are stopped.

Account Overview & Invoices

The Account Overview screen shows your current balance, active spending (including number of machines rented), and balance history. Each entry shows the USD value credited and the actual amount after fees and bonuses. Downloadable invoices are available for PayPal and credit card deposits for accounting purposes.

Provider Earnings

Providers earn revenue when users rent their machines. Rewards are credited when a rental session ends (stopped by either the customer or the provider).

•Real-time tracking: Rewards per hour are displayed in the FluxCore dashboard
•Transfer to FluxEdge balance: Use earnings directly for your own machine rentals (must use same email for FluxCore and FluxEdge accounts)
•Withdraw as $FLUX: Cash out on ETH, BSC, or Flux Mainnet networks (network-dependent withdrawal fees apply)
•Minimum threshold: A minimum balance must be accumulated before withdrawal
•Tax reporting: CSV export available from Account > Audit > Rewards Claimed

KYC Levels

FluxEdge has a tiered KYC system. KYC0 (no verification) gives access to Dedicated GPU and CPU machines. KYC1 is automatically granted after making any fiat deposit (Stripe or PayPal) and unlocks access to Premium enterprise-grade machines (H100, A100, Blackwell).