> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://artisan-ai.gitbook.io/docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://artisan-ai.gitbook.io/docs/real-world-applications-across-the-creative-stack/model-developers-and-ai-communities.md).

# Model Developers & AI Communities

Target User: ML engineers, open-source model builders, fine-tuners, and prompt engineers.

Core Needs: Infrastructure for publishing, licensing, and earning from AI models.

Workflow:

* Upload or register trained models via the Modular AI framework.
* Configure access terms, licensing parameters, and reward preferences.
* Track usage metrics and inference history transparently.
* Earn $ART based on invocation volume, remix lineage, and ranking.

Key Benefits:

* Decentralized model monetization without intermediaries.
* Cryptographic attribution and usage transparency.
* Ecosystem-native developer reputation.