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Fixed-cost degression enables sustainable flat-fee pricing by socializing institutional-grade data and settlement costs across massive user bases.

Impact: Allows fintech platforms to maintain aggressive retail pricing while achieving profitability through scale, cross-selling, and cash management.

— from Post-PFOF Strategy: Scaling Fintech Through Vertical Integration · Alles auf Aktien – Die täglichen Finanzen-News· Jul 04, 2026

LLM providers are shifting toward token-based pricing for heavy users to protect margins. While raw token sales may have positive gross margins (40-55%), the massive costs of training and research often result in overall net losses.

Impact: Companies will move away from flat-rate subscriptions toward usage-based pricing to prevent 'power users' from eroding profit margins.

— from AI Model Economics, GPU Markets, and Corporate Strategy · Doppelgänger Tech Talk· Apr 18, 2026