# Validation Validation Metrics In the RootNetwork ecosystem, registered relays receive RootNetwork tokens based on their valuable contributions, measured by a metric we term "Proof of Contribution." This metric reflects the relay's effective bandwidth provided to the network, which is the key aspect we seek to incentivize. The contribution data is collected from a decentralized array of relays and is then permanently recorded on the blockchain, ensuring transparency and accuracy in the reward system. --- # 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://root-network.gitbook.io/rootnetwork/protocol/validation.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.