Network Accounts - Hedera

The Hedera network uses several special, network-controlled accounts for its operations. These accounts are fundamental to the network’s fee structure, staking rewards, and overall economic model.

Special Accounts Comparison

Account ID	Name	Purpose	Accepts Deposits?	Has Keys?
`0.0.98`	Network Admin Fee Account	Receives the majority of network transaction fees (typically 80%).	Yes	Yes
`0.0.800`	Staking Rewards Account	Holds funds for staking reward distribution. Receives a portion of daily fees (typically 10%).	Yes (donations)	No
`0.0.801`	Node Rewards Account	Holds funds for node reward distribution. Receives a portion of daily fees (typically 10%).	No	No
`0.0.802`	Fee Collection Account	Consolidates all transaction fees before daily distribution.	No	No

Account Details

Fee Collection Account (`0.0.802`)

Introduced in HIP-1259, this account serves as a temporary holding account for all transaction fees. It is fully code-controlled, has no keys, and cannot accept HBAR deposits from users. This design simplifies transaction records and improves network efficiency.

Staking Rewards Account (`0.0.800`)

This account holds the HBAR that will be distributed to users who are staking their tokens. It receives a portion of the daily accumulated fees from the Fee Collection Account. While it does not have keys, it can accept HBAR donations from the community.

Node Rewards Account (`0.0.801`)

This account holds the HBAR that will be distributed to node operators for their services. It receives a portion of the daily accumulated fees from the Fee Collection Account. It does not have keys and cannot accept HBAR deposits.

Network Admin Fee Account (`0.0.98`)

This account receives the largest portion of the daily accumulated fees from the Fee Collection Account (typically 80%). These funds are used to support the long-term growth and development of the Hedera network. Unlike the other special fee accounts, this account has keys and can accept HBAR deposits.