2.2 MasterNode Rewards for Non-Affiliates
Master Node Reward Mechanics
The Master Node reward system is designed to scale directly with real usage of the Cashtap ecosystem. As transaction volume and platform activity grow, the value flowing to Master Node operators increases proportionally. This incentivizes every participant to support network expansion, user adoption, and real-world usage.
Activity-Based Reward Generation
Master Node rewards are tied to:
Payment volume (card usage, on/off ramps, swaps)
Loan and yield products
DEX volumes and liquidity operations
Network service fees from Cashtap and integrated partners
More usage → more revenue → higher rewards for node operators.
This ensures rewards are driven by real economic activity, not inflation.
Reward Allocation and Node Weight
Rewards are distributed based on the staking weight of each Master Node:
Node Staking Power
Determined by how much $CASH is staked in the Master Node
Network-Wide Staked Total
Rewards scale in proportion to the node’s share of total staked $CASH
Active Node Count
Ensures distribution remains fair even as more nodes come online
This creates a performance-based reward system rather than a fixed return model.
SuperNode Tier (Optional High-Capacity Node)
Users may activate a SuperNode by staking a higher threshold of $CASH (defined in node specifications). SuperNodes:
Hold greater reward weight
Gain enhanced governance influence
Secure a larger share of revenue-driven rewards
However, SuperNodes begin generating rewards only after 50% of the total Master Node supply has been activated.
Why? This ensures:
Reward distribution remains balanced
The system cannot be dominated early by a few large holders
The network grows to a healthy decentralized depth before enhanced tiers activate
Economic Integrity and Long-Term Growth
This approach ensures:
Activity-backed rewards
Real utility drives value, not speculation
Stake-weighted distribution
Fair and market-supported yield
SuperNode delay mechanism
Prevents whale dominance and early imbalance
Decentralization-first architecture
Network remains secure and resilient
This aligns incentives across users, stakers, and node operators, ensuring that the ecosystem grows sustainably, with value driven by real usage, not hype or inflation.
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