Network Incentive Structure
Monetized Segments Incentives
This chart outlines the incentive structure for participants in monetized segments. Monetized segments are parts of the network where device data is actively used to generate external operational revenue.
Participants earn incentives in the form of the segment’s dedicated token:
Nodes + AEM (AI Edge Miner) earn in fNODE
BM (Bandwidth Miner) will soon start earning in fVPN
Rewards and recognition increase with higher verification levels and consistent active participation, helping ensure the network remains accurate, reliable, and valuable.
Registration stake (all monetized devices)
All monetized devices require a $50 USD registration stake. This stake is paid in the device’s segmented token (the token associated with that device type).
Currently applies to: Nodes and AEM Coming soon: BM (planned for Q1 2025)
Node integrity stake (Nodes only)
For Nodes, an additional $50 USD stake per node is required in fNODE.
This stake exists to reinforce:
Authentic participation
Network integrity
Operational reliability
Infrastructure stability
Non-Monetized Network Participants
This chart outlines the incentive structure for participants supporting network segments not yet actively generating external data utilization ("unmonetized segments"). Currently, these participants receive incentives in tFRY tokens.
Verification staking (done in FRY 2.0) remain optional for unmonetized segments.
Note: Bandwidth miners currently earn tFRY, these network participants will transition to receiving fVPN tokens in Q1 2025 once monetized, while other segments will continue receiving tFRY incentives until their segments achieve monetization.
Incentive Adjustment Mechanism
This chat provides an operational overview detailing how network incentives adjust based on the total number of active network devices and participants within each segment. The outlined adjustments apply consistently to both monetized and unmonetized segments, reflecting the operational growth, scalability, and stability of Fry Networks' decentralized infrastructure.
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