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Powered by LMWR: Blocknode DAO & Tokenomics
Blocknode's rollout is structured across three progressive phases, moving from high-performance internal use to full decentralization and developer access.
In its initial phase, Blocknode will exclusively power the LimeWire file sharing platform. All five architectural layers - User Layer, Gateway, Validator Layer, Blockchain Layer, and Storage Layer - will be fully implemented and operational. While technically decentralized from day one, Blocknode will remain a closed system to rigorously test performance and scalability under real-world conditions. With over 4 million monthly user sessions and 400 TB of active storage on LimeWire (as of Juni 2025), Blocknode will already rank among the most heavily used decentralized storage networks globally.
Early 2026 marks Blocknode’s opening to the broader developer ecosystem. Developers and independent teams will gain access to the Public SDK and the S3-compatible Gateway, enabling them to build on and interact with Blocknode’s storage infrastructure. This move broadens Blocknode’s utility beyond LimeWire and begins the foundation for a multi-tenant decentralized storage layer.
Later in 2026, Blocknode will transition into a fully decentralized infrastructure project. This includes the launch of a governance token and a formal Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) made up of validator node operators and the Blocknode developer team. The DAO will have on-chain voting power to propose and approve upgrades, manage validator onboarding, and oversee ecosystem development. Active participants will be incentivized in LMWR tokens. Detailed tokenomics, governance rules, and the token rollout schedule will be announced after the private beta concludes.