The Network of Decentralized Economics (N.O.D.E.) Foundation is a non-profit entity created to support and manage the future development of the open-source SKALE Network. The Foundation is responsible for electing the first round of SKALE's Network Representatives, who consist of network validators, dApp developers, open-source development initiatives, and independent economic contributors that aim to serve the community. The N.O.D.E. Foundation receives financial and development support from N.O.D.E. Anstalt, a subsidiary business arm of the Foundation, and SKALE Labs, Inc.