Bytes

Byte is a virtual currency added in the Research Update. Bytes are used to purchase/unlock new schematics. Bytes are gained by researching various objects in the Research Chamber ranging from Research Items(high output but rare) to Resources(cheap but low output).

Research Item
Varies from 40 - 17,200 (please update this if more or less is found)

Sorted by it's category, certain research object nets different amount of bytes with organic being the lowest whitlist artificial being the highest