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# Frequently Asked Questions DAPP Service Providers (DSPs)

## Frequently Asked Questions DAPP Service Providers (DSPs)

* What is a DSP?
* Who can be a DSP?
* Are DSPs required to run a full node?
* How are DSPs incentivized?

### What is a DSP?

DSPs are individuals or entities who provide external storage capacity, communication services, and/or utilities to dApp developers building on the blockchain, playing a crucial role in the DAPP network.

### Who can be a DSP?

DSPs can be BPs, private individuals, corporations, or even anonymous entities. The only requirement is that each DSP must meet the minimum specifications for operating a full node on EOS.

### Are DSPs required to run a full node?

While DSPs could use a third-party node, this would add latency to many services, including vRAM. In some cases, this latency could be significant. LiquidApps does not recommend running a DSP without a full node.

### How are DSPs incentivized?

DSPs receive 1-5% of token inflation proportional to the total amount of DAPP tokens staked to their service packages.