Micro Node Rewards
This document explains how Micro Node operators are rewarded for their contributions to the Noderr network.
Reward Calculation
Micro Node rewards are funded by protocol revenue-share, not a fixed per-tier APY. Node operators collectively receive 40% of protocol revenue, and that node pool is split 30/30/30/10 across the Oracle, Guardian, Validator, and Micro tiers, so Micro Nodes receive the 10% share of the node pool. Distributions are subject to the on-chain Base-Rate Governor.
Within the Micro tier, your individual reward is influenced by two factors:
- Uptime: The percentage of time your node is online and responsive.
- Data Quality: The accuracy and timeliness of the data your node provides.
A Micro Node earns a tier-weighted share of the node-operator revenue pool, with a forward target of ~5–10% APY (design target, not guaranteed). Node rewards are unfunded on testnet and none have been paid, so no realized per-node figure applies yet. Final distributions will depend on actual protocol revenue. Rewards are designed to be paid in NODR.
Staking and Tier Upgrades
Micro Nodes require 0 NODR to stake; they are the entry tier and carry no stake requirement. There is no Micro-tier "stake multiplier"; Micro rewards come from the 10% share of the node revenue pool described above.
To earn a larger share of node rewards, you stake NODR to move into a higher tier:
| Tier | NODR Stake | USD Reference (at $0.70/NODR) | Target Annual Reward |
|---|---|---|---|
| Micro | 0 | $0 | Revenue-share (unfunded on testnet) |
| Validator | 25,000 | $17,500 | Revenue-share (unfunded on testnet) |
| Guardian | 50,000 | $35,000 | Revenue-share (unfunded on testnet) |
| Oracle | 150,000 | $105,000 | Revenue-share (unfunded on testnet) |
Higher tiers carry additional requirements (Guardian needs governance approval plus a node NFT; Oracle requires election plus a node NFT) and a larger share of the 30/30/30/10 node pool. Unstaking is subject to a unified 21-day unstaking period.
This document provides a high-level overview. For the detailed reward formula, please see the Tokenomics section.