# Node Operator Rewards Node operators are essential to the Wirex Pay network. They are eligible to receive 20% of the total WPAY token supply. Additionally, node operators will be the first to receive WPAY tokens, ensuring they play a crucial role in the early stages of the network. This strategy aims to drive community participation and increase the decentralization of the network. By participating in the Wirex Pay DAO, token holders will not only help shape the future of the network but also gain access to various rewards and benefits, ensuring a truly decentralized and community-driven payment network. Possessing a node license is the sole method to acquire $WPAY prior to the Token Generation Event (TGE). --- # Agent Instructions: 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: ``` GET https://docs.wirexpaychain.com/tokenomics/node-operator-rewards.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. 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.