Relayer Reward Structures

Relayer reward structures define the economic incentives provided to participants who perform the work of relaying messages across chains. These structures must balance the cost of gas fees, the time invested, and the risks taken by the relayers against the value they provide to the network.

If rewards are too low, the bridge may suffer from delays or lack of coverage. If they are too high, the protocol may become economically unsustainable.

A well-designed reward structure attracts a competitive market of relayers, which improves the bridge's performance and decentralization. It is a critical component of the protocol's overall tokenomics.