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Add State of the Network: June 2026

Author: GasperX93

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+categories = [ "Development updates" ]
+date = 2026-07-15T00:00:00.000Z
+description = "This report provides an overview of the Swarm network's key metrics for June 2026, including rewards, participation levels, and node distribution, and places them in context with recent monthly trends."
+references_and_footnotes = [ ]
+title = "State of the Network: June 2026"
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+slug="swarm-state-of-the-network-june-2026"
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+### **June 2026 State of the Network Report**
+
+This report provides an overview of the Swarm network's key metrics for June 2026, including rewards, participation levels, and node distribution, and places them in context with recent monthly trends.
+
+{{< admonition info >}}
+**_Active nodes_** are full nodes identified by a unique Gnosis Chain address with the required minimum staked xBZZ that have submitted a [commit](https://docs.ethswarm.org/docs/concepts/incentives/redistribution-game/#redistribution-game-details) transaction during the month.
+{{< /admonition >}}
+
+{{< admonition info >}}
+All rewards are denominated in xBZZ. Since the fiat value of xBZZ fluctuates monthly, these metrics may not reflect the real-world returns for node operators.
+{{< /admonition >}}
+
+## Network Total Monthly Rewards
+
+This metric shows the total storage incentive rewards paid out across the network each month.
+
+| Month | Total Rewards (xBZZ) |
+| --- | --- |
+| January | 31,172 |
+| February | 20,967 |
+| March | 16,450 |
+| April | 12,265 |
+| May | 14,384 |
+| **June** | **16,040** |
+
+![Total Network Rewards (xBZZ) vs. Month](/uploads/chart-Total-Network-Monthly-Rewards-June-2026.png)
+
+Total network rewards in June were 16,040 xBZZ, up from 14,384 xBZZ in May.
+
+
+## Monthly Median Win Values
+
+| Month | Median Win (xBZZ) |
+| --- | --- |
+| January | 9.21 |
+| February | 6.72 |
+| March | 4.76 |
+| April | 3.72 |
+| May | 4.15 |
+| **June** | **4.86** |
+
+![Median Win Values (xBZZ) vs. Month](/uploads/chart-Monthly-Median-Win-Values-June-2026.png)
+
+The median win value rose to 4.86 xBZZ in June, up from 4.15 xBZZ in May.
+
+
+## Monthly Average Win Values
+
+| Month | Average Win (xBZZ) |
+| --- | --- |
+| January | 9.25 |
+| February | 6.78 |
+| March | 4.81 |
+| April | 3.74 |
+| May | 4.26 |
+| **June** | **4.87** |
+
+![Average Win Values (xBZZ) vs. Month](/uploads/chart-Monthly-Average-Win-Values-June-2026.png)
+
+The average win value rose to 4.87 xBZZ in June, up from 4.26 xBZZ in May.
+
+
+## Active Staking Node Monthly Average Earnings
+
+| Month | Average Earnings per Node (xBZZ) |
+| --- | --- |
+| January | 16.07 |
+| February | 11.62 |
+| March | 9.08 |
+| April | 6.78 |
+| May | 8.64 |
+| **June** | **9.73** |
+
+![Avg Total Earnings per Node (xBZZ) vs. Month](/uploads/chart-Avg-Total-Earnings-per-Node-June-2026.png)
+
+Average total earnings per active staking node were 9.73 xBZZ in June, up from 8.64 xBZZ in May.
+
+
+## Total Active Staking Nodes by Month
+
+| Month | Active Staking Nodes |
+| --- | --- |
+| January | 1,939 |
+| February | 1,804 |
+| March | 1,812 |
+| April | 1,808 |
+| May | 1,665 |
+| **June** | **1,649** |
+
+![Total Active Staking Nodes (xBZZ) vs. Month](/uploads/chart-Total-Active-Staking-Nodes-June-2026.png)
+
+The number of active staking nodes edged down to 1,649 in June, from 1,665 in May.
+
+
+## Total Reachable Full Nodes Regardless of Active Status
+
+| Month | Reachable Full Nodes |
+| --- | --- |
+| January | 4,270 |
+| February | 4,086 |
+| March | 4,089 |
+| April | 4,098 |
+| May | 3,851 |
+| **June** | **3,693** |
+
+![Total Reachable Full Nodes vs. Month](/uploads/chart-Total-Reachable-Full-Nodes-June-2026.png)
+
+Total reachable full nodes decreased to 3,693 in June, down from 3,851 in May.
+
+
+## Total Winning Nodes by Month
+
+| Month | Winning Nodes |
+| --- | --- |
+| January | 1,456 |
+| February | 1,427 |
+| March | 1,471 |
+| April | 1,434 |
+| May | 1,367 |
+| **June** | **1,388** |
+
+![Number of Winning Staking Nodes by Month](/uploads/chart-Number-of-Winning-Staking-Nodes-by-Month-June-2026.png)
+
+The number of winning nodes rose to 1,388 in June, up from 1,367 in May.
+
+
+## Total Active Staking Nodes by Country
+
+| Country | Active Staking Nodes |
+| --- | --- |
+| Finland | 1,304 |
+| Germany | 257 |
+| Canada | 53 |
+| Unknown | 17 |
+| United States | 7 |
+| Estonia | 3 |
+| Cyprus | 1 |
+| Guadeloupe | 1 |
+| Ireland | 1 |
+| Italy | 1 |
+| Japan | 1 |
+| Norway | 1 |
+| South Korea | 1 |
+| Ukraine | 1 |
+
+Active staking remained heavily concentrated in Finland, which hosted 1,304 of the 1,649 active nodes, followed by Germany (257) and Canada (53); every other country contributed fewer than ten nodes each.
+
+## Total Nodes By Country Regardless of Staking Status
+
+| Country | Reachable Full Nodes |
+| --- | --- |
+| Germany | 2,184 |
+| Finland | 1,398 |
+| Canada | 61 |
+| France | 21 |
+| Hungary | 11 |
+| United States | 3 |
+| Czechia | 2 |
+| Russia | 2 |
+| Australia | 1 |
+| Austria | 1 |
+| Belgium | 1 |
+| Brazil | 1 |
+| Cyprus | 1 |
+| Italy | 1 |
+| Japan | 1 |
+| Norway | 1 |
+| Singapore | 1 |
+| South Africa | 1 |
+| South Korea | 1 |
+
+Reachable full nodes were led by Germany with 2,184 and Finland with 1,398, which together accounted for the large majority of the 3,693 total; Canada (61), France (21) and Hungary (11) followed, with all remaining countries hosting three or fewer nodes each.
+
+
+## Conclusion
+
+In June, reward-related metrics rose across the board: total network rewards, median and average win values, and average earnings per active staking node all increased relative to May. Participation was mixed — the number of winning nodes rose slightly, while active staking nodes and total reachable full nodes both declined modestly. Geographically, active staking remained concentrated in Finland, while the broader population of reachable full nodes continued to be led by Germany, consistent with recent months.