# Revenue Streams & Ecosystem Sustainability

MES is designed to generate income from multiple channels to ensure its self-sustainability regardless of market cycles:

* Returns from mineral extraction and refinement, such as Star Ore mining. The platform focuses on physical mining of resources like coal, lithium, and gold.
* Ecosystem fees for smart contract-based transactions and token swaps.
* Utility services, including in-app exchanges, identity validation, and cross-chain bridging.
* Community-driven campaigns, which include referrals and education rewards.
