> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://opengpu-network.gitbook.io/opengpu-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://opengpu-network.gitbook.io/opengpu-network/for-providers/earnings-and-rewards.md).

# Earnings & Rewards

Providers earn $OGPU by completing tasks on the OpenGPU Network.

## How You Earn

### Task Payments

Each completed task pays the provider in $OGPU:

* Payment amount set by the client
* Released automatically on successful completion
* Held in escrow during execution

### Competition Models

**First Response**

* Race to complete first
* Winner gets full task payment
* Speed matters

**Manual Confirmation**

* Attempt with suggested payment
* Client chooses best response
* Can win by offering lower price

## Factors Affecting Earnings

| Factor                 | Impact                                      |
| ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Hardware**           | Better GPUs = faster execution = more tasks |
| **Availability**       | More uptime = more opportunities            |
| **Sources registered** | More sources = more task types              |
| **Reputation**         | Higher success rate = better visibility     |
| **Location**           | Network latency affects response times      |

## Costs to Consider

* **Staking**: $OGPU locked as collateral
* **Hardware**: Electricity, wear, cooling
* **Network**: Bandwidth usage
* **Gas fees**: Transaction costs on OpenGPU Blockchain (negligible)

## Tracking Earnings

### Provider Suite

* Real-time earnings dashboard
* Task history and payments
* Performance metrics

### Management dApp

* Detailed analytics
* Historical data
* Multi-provider overview

Visit [management.opengpu.network](https://management.opengpu.network)

## Withdrawing Earnings

Earnings accumulate in your master wallet's Vault. From there you can:

* Withdraw to your wallet
* Use for staking
* Transfer to exchanges

## Maximizing Earnings

1. **Register for popular Sources**: More tasks available
2. **Maintain high uptime**: Don't miss opportunities
3. **Use AI agents**: Automate and optimize attempting strategies
4. **Monitor performance**: Identify and fix issues quickly
5. **Upgrade hardware**: Faster execution wins more First Response tasks

> See [AI Agents](/opengpu-network/introduction/ai-agents.md) for automating strategies.