> 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.

**Page Status: Design in Progress**