Comparison Table

Comparison Table

Feature	Block Reward	Step Reward
Earned By	Block Producers	Block Producers, Validators, System Stakers
When	Every block	At milestone block numbers
Purpose	Incentivize block production	Incentivize long-term participation
Distribution	Direct to producers	From Step Reward Pool
Decay Mechanism	Yes, decreases per step	Naturally, as block rewards decay

How They Work Together

• Block Rewards ensure steady block creation and directly incentivize producers.

• Step Rewards engage other roles like validators and system stakers, promoting long-term network health.

• This dual-reward system avoids centralization and ensures broad participation across the ecosystem.