Oxenβs networking functionality, scalability, and decentralisation tech stack is powered by a set of incentivised nodes called Oxen Service Nodes. To operate a service node, an operator time-locks 15,000 $OXEN, and the service node begins providing a minimum level of bandwidth and storage to the network. In return for their services, service node operators receive a portion of the block reward from each block mined on the Oxen blockchain.