# Benefits of Using TRVL in the Nite Protocol ## Distribution Access Third-party applications can access the Nite Protocol API by paying in stablecoins or TRVL to query and distribute property data. The amount paid by third-party applications is based on the amount of properties queried and the source of properties queried. Operators can put a price on access to listings they manage; this includes free access. If access is paid, operators split the earnings with integration partners they are connected to and the Nite Protocol. Integration partners can stake TRVL to improve their share of earnings. Integration partners will also have to stake TRVL as a form of security guarantee for their honest behavior in validating legitimate listings and bookings. After receiving access to property listings, third-party applications can charge transaction fees for successful bookings. Operators will know how much the third-party application intends to charge before getting access to their listing data. ## Incentivizing Cryptocurrency Transactions The first of many on-ramps to the Nite Protocol will be Dtravel Direct. Dtravel Direct has a payments smart contract that automates the flow of funds from a cryptocurrency booking. When a guest sends cryptocurrency for a payment, 97% goes to the operator, and 3% goes to the Community Treasury. If the payment is made in TRVL, the operator and traveler get a fee discount. If the payment is made in other cryptocurrencies, the other cryptocurrencies are swapped for TRVL and then deposited into the Community Treasury. Partners who integrate Dtravel Direct and have operators process crypto transactions can earn a share of the treasury fee. Partners who stake TRVL can increase their percentage of the revenue share from crypto transactions. ## Gas/Usage Fees Gas fees are paid each time new Nite Tokens are minted, property data is updated, or property data is queried. The Nite Protocol will earn a margin over the cost of gas fees on the network where the Nite Tokens are minted. If gas fees are paid in TRVL, there will be a discount on gas fees paid. ## Financial Primitives Royalties for trading Nite Tokens, lending and borrowing Nite Tokens, and selling rights to future booking cash flows. ## Developer Incentives TRVL tokens will be used to incentivize participants within the protocol's ecosystem. This includes developers, contributors, users, and more. By rewarding these participants with TRVL tokens for their contributions (such as code development, bug reporting, content creation, etc.), Nite Protocol will foster an active and engaged community that collectively works towards the protocol's success. Nite Protocol Developer Incentive grants will be decided by the Dtravel Representative Council and shared with the community. \ \\ --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.dtravel.com/papers/nite-protocol-litepaper/trvl-token-promoting-nite-protocol-decentralization/benefits-of-using-trvl-in-the-nite-protocol.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.