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. Node rewards are unfunded on testnet and none have been paid, so no per-node dollar figure applies yet. Final distributions will depend on actual protocol revenue and are not guaranteed. 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.