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# Data Marshal Network

The Data Marshal Network will evolve into a decentralized node network of decentralized Data Brokers called Data Marshals who will need to bond $ITHEUM to operate and secure the network, learn more about the [Data Marshal Network](/product-docs/pre-aithra/data-marshal-network.md)

As a Data Creator, Integrator, or Developer minting or building using [Data NFT](/product-docs/pre-aithra/data-nft.md)s, you interact with the Data Marshal network via some specific gateway endpoints. You will be able to customize your interaction with the Data Marshal via specific flags and headers, let's explore this next...


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