May 2025 State of the Network Report
May saw a modest rebound in xBZZ-denominated rewards and node participation compared to April. Although some metrics remained below their earlier peaks, the network demonstrated signs of stabilization.
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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) |
|---|---|
| December | 36,521 |
| January | 29,976 |
| February | 27,350 |
| March | 39,853 |
| April | 24,441 |
| May | 27,851 |
Total network rewards increased to 27,851 xBZZ in May, up 14% from April’s 24,441 xBZZ.
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) |
|---|---|
| December | 9.93 |
| January | 8.48 |
| February | 8.54 |
| March | 11.73 |
| April | 7.21 |
| May | 8.12 |
Median win values rose to 8.12 xBZZ in May, an increase of 12.6% from April’s 7.21 xBZZ.
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) |
|---|---|
| December | 11.15 |
| January | 9.13 |
| February | 9.39 |
| March | 12.21 |
| April | 7.51 |
| May | 8.24 |
Average win values climbed to 8.24 xBZZ in May, up 9.7% from April’s 7.51 xBZZ.
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) |
|---|---|
| December | 4.69 |
| January | 4.10 |
| February | 4.19 |
| March | 7.02 |
| April | 4.88 |
| May | 5.28 |
Average earnings per active staking node increased to 5.28 xBZZ, up 8.2% from April’s 4.88 xBZZ.
