# Economic Stakeholders

* **Validators**: Provide computational resources and security to the network by running nodes.
* **Developers**: Create applications that run on the network.
* **Token Holders**: Maintain accounting for token balances.
* **AIA Foundation**: An independent entity that coordinates governance and technical development among network participants.
* **Third-Party Observers**: Provide additional fraud and misconduct protection for the network.
* **Users**: Utilize applications on the network without maintaining token balances.

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The following section will explore how economic policies impact these stakeholders.