Anyone Network Launches 45-Day Bonus For Relay Reliability

The Anyone Network, a growing player in decentralized onion routing, has introduced a new incentive tier for relay operators. The update rewards operators who keep their relays online for more than 45 consecutive days with an uptime bonus.

This new reward layer is designed to strengthen network reliability by encouraging long-term relay performance. Alongside existing metrics like consensus weight—which factors in bandwidth and time—uptime now carries additional weight in the reward structure. The move reflects the network’s focus on consistency, recognizing operators who ensure uninterrupted, secure communication.

Expanding Network Scale With AnyOne Relay Network

The initiative comes as the Anyone Network marks a milestone of 7,000 active relays and 1,700 exit nodes. This rapid expansion highlights its ambition to become the world’s largest onion routing system.

The uptime bonus is integrated into the Incentivized Testnet, where operators receive Sepolia testnet tokens and weekly mainnet airdrops. Snapshots taken before and after distribution periods guarantee transparency and give participants clear visibility into their rewards. By tying incentives directly to stability, the network is laying the groundwork for stronger scalability and broader adoption.

Transparency and Fair Rewards

Central to the reward model is transparency. Operators can track eligibility via a public dashboard, with snapshots ensuring fairness across the system. To qualify for airdrops, operators must hold 100 mainnet $ANYONE tokens per relay (excluding hardware relays).

In line with Arweave’s shift toward AO, the Anyone Network has also migrated its reward protocol, aiming for a more robust and future-ready framework. The update not only motivates operators but also reinforces the project’s decentralized ethos, offering a fair, inclusive system for contributors.

As the network continues scaling, the 45-day uptime bonus represents a key step in securing reliable infrastructure—an essential foundation for global anonymous communication.