# Conclusion
Understanding the function of the network, and the incentive structure that binds it together will ensure that new services are built that best make use of its capabilities. Understanding that the node’s function is as a validation and timestamping service, that blocks are timestamped records of transactions on the ledger, and that the ledger, particularly the UTXO set, is a tool maintained by node operators. The BSV network’s delicate economics are not hard to skew and minor changes to software can have vast impacts on network performance. It is paramount that BSV be built and operated as infrastructure, and that it operates using the incentive structure and instructions laid out in the Bitcoin white paper. Continuous work must happen to build future generations of node client software and services in order to give the network the best chance of succeeding. In completing this course, we hope you have taken a giant leap in your understanding of Bitcoin. From everyone here at the BSV Academy team, thank you. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://hub.bsvblockchain.org/higher-learning/bsv-academy/bsv-infrastructure/conclusion.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.