Block Proposer Revenue

Definition ∞ Block proposer revenue represents the compensation received by entities that create and add new blocks to a blockchain. This income typically consists of transaction fees from the included operations and any protocol-issued block rewards. In proof-of-stake systems, validators acting as block proposers earn these amounts for their role in securing the network and extending the chain. The amount of revenue can vary based on network activity and protocol design.
Context ∞ Debates surrounding block proposer revenue frequently concern its fairness, distribution, and the influence of Maximal Extractable Value extraction on these earnings. Monitoring trends in this revenue stream provides insight into a blockchain’s economic health and the incentives driving network participants.