April saw a decline in xBZZ-denominated rewards, however it must be understood in light of the increase in the fiat price of xBZZ over the month. Although rewards in xBZZ decreased, the real-world value distributed to node operators may have remained steady and likely increased for many.
April 2025 State of the Network Report
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"Active nodes" are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a commit transaction during the month.
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All rewards are denominated in xBZZ. Since the fiat value of xBZZ fluctuates monthly, these metrics may not reflect the real-world returns for node operators.
Network Total Monthly Rewards
This metric shows the total storage incentives rewards paid out across the entire network for each month.
| Month | Total Network Rewards (xBZZ) |
|---|---|
| November | 54,053 |
| December | 36,521 |
| January | 29,976 |
| February | 27,350 |
| March | 39,853 |
| April | 24,441 |
Total network rewards dropped to 24,441 xBZZ in April, down 38.7% from March’s 39,853 xBZZ. This is the lowest monthly total since February.
Monthly Median Win Values
This metric is the median win amount for each win event, providing insight into the typical reward nodes can expect from a single win event.
| Month | Median Win Values (xBZZ) |
|---|---|
| November | 17.44 |
| December | 9.93 |
| January | 8.48 |
| February | 8.54 |
| March | 11.73 |
| April | 7.21 |
Median win values declined to 7.21 xBZZ, down from 11.73 xBZZ in March—a 38.6% reduction.
Monthly Average Win Values
This metric shows the average win amount for each win event, offering an understanding of how the reward amounts are distributed across the network.
| Month | Average Win Values (xBZZ) |
|---|---|
| November | 17.13 |
| December | 11.15 |
| January | 9.13 |
| February | 9.39 |
| March | 12.21 |
| April | 7.51 |
Average win values fell to 7.51 xBZZ from 12.21 xBZZ in March, a 38.5% decrease.
Active Staking Node Monthly Average Earnings
This metric shows the average monthly earnings for an active staking node, with an "active node" defined as a node that has submitted at least one commit transaction during the month.
| Month | Avg Total Earnings per Node (xBZZ) |
|---|---|
| November | 6.90 |
| December | 4.69 |
| January | 4.10 |
| February | 4.19 |
| March | 7.02 |
| April | 4.88 |
Average earnings per active staking node fell to 4.88 xBZZ in April, down from 7.02 xBZZ in March — a 31.6% decline. However, when considered alongside the nearly 100% increase in the fiat price of BZZ, the actual economic impact may have been neutral or even likely positive for many node operators.
