Pocket Network operates by addressing the paradox of accessing decentralized networks through a limited number of centralized service providers. It aims to provide a decentralized infrastructure that can reliably serve applications and projects of all sizes. The network has thousands of full nodes that service the data demands of more than 50 different blockchains, providing developers with constant uptime, optimized quality of service, ease of use, and maximum privacy and censorship-resistance. The POKT token is used for staking nodes on the network and accessing the Pocket Portal, which allows developers to connect to the network and use decentralized infrastructure for their applications.