# Incentive Layer Zigzach incorporates an incentive layer to incentivize storage providers to store files reliably over time. This layer introduces a token-based economy, where users pay storage fees in a native token, and storage providers earn rewards based on their storage performance and availability. **Native Token** Zigzach operates using its native token, which serves as the medium of exchange within the network. Users pay storage fees in this token to store their files on the network. The native token facilitates transactions and incentivizes participants to contribute their resources to the network. **Storage Provider Rewards** Storage providers are rewarded based on their storage performance and availability. Providers who consistently store files correctly and make them accessible to users can earn rewards in the form of the native token. These rewards incentivize providers to maintain high-quality service and ensure the long-term persistence of stored files. **Storage Fees** Users pay storage fees to store their files on the Zigzach network. These fees are set by the storage providers and are typically influenced by factors such as the amount of storage required, the duration of storage, and market demand. The fees are paid in the native token and contribute to the overall economy of the network. **Competitive Marketplace** Zigzach fosters a competitive marketplace for storage providers, where they can set their own prices for storage services. This competition drives down costs and ensures that users have access to affordable storage options. The marketplace is transparent, allowing users to compare prices and choose providers based on their preferences and budget. **Incentivizing Reliability** The incentive layer of Zigzach encourages storage providers to store files reliably over time. Providers are financially motivated to maintain their storage infrastructure and ensure the availability of files. This incentivized approach increases the overall reliability of the network, reducing the risk of data loss and enhancing user confidence in the storage service. --- # 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://zigzachteam.gitbook.io/zigzach-whitepaper/architecture/incentive-layer.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.