# Worker Node Rewards

## Overview

Worker nodes receive rewards based on both Proof of Connectivity (POC) and Proof of Work (POW) activities.

### POC Rewards

$$
R\_(poc\_) = k\_(poc\_)  ⋅ T ⋅ S ⋅ (1+A)
$$

 POC rewards for worker nodes are determined by 4 factors:

* *T:* The **Total Uptime** the node is connected to the network, adjusted by liveliness checks done by other nodes.
* *S:* [**Node Score**](/hide/worker-node-rewards/node-score.md) of each connected worker node.
* *𝑘 (POC):* **Reward Coefficient,** determining the base reward received for every unit of validated uptime.
* *A:* [**Account Status**](broken://pages/DGYchPnEesBIt5WqQ2h6) **Boost:** Users can advance to higher levels by unlocking new achievements. Higher account tiers yield greater reward boosts. 

### POW Rewards

$$
R\_(pow\_)= k\_(pow\_) ⋅ W ⋅ S ⋅ (1+A)
$$

POW rewards for worker nodes are  determined by 4 factors:

* *W:* The **Total Time** the node spent to complete designated tasks on the network, assigned by the resource manager and verified by validators.
* *S:* [**Node Score**](/hide/worker-node-rewards/node-score.md) of each connected work node.
* *𝑘 (POW):* **Reward Coefficient,** determining the base reward received for every unit of validated working time.
* *A:* [**Account Status**](broken://pages/DGYchPnEesBIt5WqQ2h6) **Boost:** Users can advance to higher levels by unlocking new achievements. Higher account tiers yield greater reward boosts.


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