> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sat20.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sat20.org/english/network-economics/fees-and-incentives.md).

# Fees and Node Incentives

SatoshiNet fees and incentives come from real network usage, not fixed-yield narratives.

```
Users / DApps use the network
        ↓
Pay transaction and contract GAS
        ↓
Block-producing node receives fees
        ↓
More independent nodes provide execution and availability
        ↓
Communities and developers get more reliable infrastructure
        ↓
More applications and real usage
```

## Current Expression Boundary

1. Nodes earn protocol fees according to the network services they actually provide.
2. No fixed APY is promised.
3. A Core Node includes all Mining Node capabilities, so it can receive fees when it provides block-producing network service; an additional STP service fee model remains under design.
4. Community applications can define application-layer service fees according to their own rules.
5. Liquidity partners may receive fees explicitly generated by application protocols, while bearing market, contract, and liquidity risks themselves.

The current code already charges transaction, contract, and selected service fees. Fee distribution, open-node incentives, and long-term economic parameters remain under design.

**Page Status: Fee Path Implemented / Incentives Design in Progress**