> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.autonomi.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.autonomi.com/how-it-works/network-economics.md). # Network Economics In a peer-to-peer, decentralized system, the economic model is one of the most critical components—delivering the incentives of supply and demand to effectively attract, engage and reward participants.\ \ Autonomi's economic system is designed to: ### **Incentivize Node Operators** Encourage node operators to contribute storage space, bandwidth, and computing resources, thereby fostering growth and scalability. ### **Establish a Governable Economic Framework** Construct a resilient economic framework capable of adapting to changes in the external environment. ### **Drive Growth in Network Size and Utility** Support the resilience and growth of the Network by rewarding developers, strategic partners and other key contributors. ### **Sustainably Reward Creativity and Innovation** Meaningful rewards for software development, services, and data that provide value to those using the Network, and that benefit wider society. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## 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, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.autonomi.com/how-it-works/network-economics.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. 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.