# Node Emissions At Alpha Dune Network, we are committed to creating a fair, scalable, and sustainable incentive system for Sentinel Node Operators. **To support this vision, we’ve allocated 10% of the total DUNE supply, or 5 billion DUNE tokens, for node emissions.** **These tokens will be distributed over a 40-month period, with rewards vested on a linear schedule.** {% hint style="info" %} The DUNE token emission schedule will start at Day 0 when the DUNE token has been listed on exchange. {% endhint %} *** ### **Total Node Licenses** We have a cap of **10,000 Sentinel Node Licenses** available for purchase, each linked to an individual node. This ensures that the total number of nodes is limited, making each license a valuable asset to the network. *** ### **Maximum Allocation per License** For each Sentinel Node License, we have allocated a maximum of **500,000 DUNE** tokens over the **40-month vesting period**. This amount is divided evenly and distributed on a daily basis, ensuring a consistent reward for active node operators. *** ### **Linear Vesting Schedule** The 5 billion DUNE tokens allocated for node emissions will be vested over **40 months**, with a **linear vesting schedule**. This means that rewards will be distributed consistently over the entire period, with a **daily amount** available for distribution based on the total number of Active Licenses. *** ### Allocation Split: Base + Performance **Each Sentinel Node License has a maximum allocation of 500,000 DUNE tokens that is split in two pools:** | Reward Type | Allocation | Requirement | | ----------------------- | ------------ | ----------------------------- | | **Base Rewards** | 250,000 DUNE | License is *active* (enabled) | | **Performance Rewards** | 250,000 DUNE | Node is *operating* (online) | ### **Key Rules** 1. **Every active license earns at least 250,000 DUNE** (base rewards) over 40 months, even if the node never runs. 2. **Performance rewards (250,000 DUNE per license) are only paid to nodes that are online and validating.** 3. **If a node is inactive, its performance rewards (for the inactive period) are fully redistributed between all other operating nodes.** 4. **Operating nodes earn their full 500,000 DUNE + extra from non-operating active nodes.** *** ### **Monthly Distribution Example** {% hint style="info" %} The actual distribution of rewards will be on a daily basis. This is just an example to help you become familiar with the distribution system. {% endhint %} Since vesting happens over **40 months**, we can calculate rewards monthly to have a better understanding on how the incentive system works: #### **1. Base Rewards (Guaranteed for All Active Licenses)** * **Total base allocation per license:** **250,000 DUNE** * **Monthly base reward per license:** 250,000 DUNE / 40 Months = **6,250 DUNE per Month** * **Paid to all active licenses, whether operating or not.** #### **2. Performance Rewards (Only for Operating Nodes)** * **Total performance allocation per license:** **250,000 DUNE** * **Monthly performance reward per license:** 250,000 DUNE / 40 Months **= 6,250 DUNE per Month** * **Only paid to actively running nodes.** * **If the node is not operating, its 6,250 DUNE/month is split among all other operating nodes.** ### **Example Scenario: Monthly Operation** 1. **Total Licenses:** 1,000 (active) 2. **Operating Nodes:** 100 (online and validating) 3. **Operating Rate:** 10%
Reward TypeCalculationPer Operating Node
Base Rewards6.250 DUNE (every active license)6,250 DUNE
Performance Rewards6,250 DUNE (if operating)6,250 DUNE
Redistributed Rewards900 not operating × 6,250 DUNE ÷ 100 operators+56,250 DUNE
Total Monthly Earnings6,250 (base) + 6,250 (performance) + 56,250 (redistributed)68,750 DUNE
### **Key Takeaways** 1. **Fairness** – All license holders get **at least 250,000 DUNE**, even if their node is offline. 2. **Performance Incentives** – Operating nodes can earn **up to 11x more** (68,750 DUNE vs. 6,250 DUNE). 3. **Network Security** – More online nodes = stronger network. 4. **Sustainable** – Linear vesting prevents inflation. *** ### **Why This Incentive Structure?** This approach helps us achieve several key objectives: * **Maximizing Network Security**: By rewarding active node operators with a share of the inactive node rewards, we incentivize operators to keep their nodes running, directly contributing to the overall security and integrity of the Alpha Dune Network. * **Encouraging Participation**: Even if a node operator has purchased a license but is not yet running the node, they can still be motivated to bring it online and start participating to earn their full share of rewards. * **Sustainable Ecosystem**: The vesting schedule ensures that rewards are distributed steadily over time, preventing large-scale inflation of tokens while promoting long-term commitment from node operators. *** ### What Happens If I Buy A Node After Token Listing? When you purchase a Sentinel Node license after the DUNE Token has started trading on different exchanges, the rewards for your node will begin to accumulate as soon as you activate your node. Here’s what you need to know: 1. **Reward Allocation Begins Upon Activation**\ Once you activate your node, the rewards reserved for your license will start to be distributed to you. The full reward potential of 500,000 DUNE tokens is reserved for each node license, and you will receive a proportional amount of rewards based on the amount of time your node is active. 2. **Max Allocation Reserved**\ The maximum possible reward for each license, which is 500,000 DUNE tokens over 40 months, is reserved for every purchased node license. This means that even if you purchase a node license later in the vesting period, you will still receive the full allocation, starting from the moment your node becomes active. 3. **Earnings from Non-Operating Nodes**\ As soon as your node is activated and starts participating in securing the network, you will also begin to earn rewards from non-operating licenses. These rewards are redistributed from licenses that are purchased but do not operate. The longer your node operates, the more rewards you will earn, including the allocation from nodes that aren’t operating. In summary, after purchasing your node, as soon as you activate it, you will start earning rewards from both your allocated node and any redistributed rewards from non-operating active nodes, helping to maximize your earnings while contributing to the network’s security. *** ### What Happens With Unsold Licenses? Alpha Dune Network has a cap of **10,000 Sentinel Node Licenses**. If some licenses remain unsold by the end of the campaign: * **Unsold licenses will be burned.** * **Allocated rewards for those licenses will be redistributed** to the **Ecosystem Growth Pool**, supporting the continued growth of the network. *** ### **Conclusion** **Node emissions in the Alpha Dune Network are designed to create a sustainable, secure, and rewarding environment for Sentinel Node Operators.** By rewarding active participation and encouraging the operationalization of as many nodes as possible, we aim to create a decentralized ecosystem where security, transparency, and integrity are prioritized. The linear vesting, coupled with the dynamic reward distribution system, ensures fairness while incentivizing the growth of the network. Ready to operate your Sentinel Node? Get your license and start contributing to the future of decentralized networks today. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.alphadune.com/sentinel-nodes/node-emissions.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.