As a Node Operator on Dispersed, you contribute GPU compute power to the decentralized network and earn RENDER rewards for jobs completed.
First, create an API key.
Next, install the prerequisites and register your node.
Learn how RENDER rewards are issued for both availability and job completion.
1. Register your machine with the Dispersed client, `disNet`, using your API Key
2. Ensure your machine is online and connected to receive job assignments from the network
3. Execute Jobs in isolated Docker containers
4. Earn Rewards based on uptime and completed work
Note:
The disNet is a zero-trust client. Jobs can access anything your computer can access over the network or disk. We strongly recommend using an Isolated Network or DMZ.
Node operators on Dispersed are responsible for managing their own infrastructure security, including isolating rendering nodes from private networks using DMZs to ensure the security of their local environments. It is crucial to isolate enrolled nodes to prevent unauthorized access to local resources since `disNet` acts as a distributed platform that connects GPU owners with creators.
Node operators, particularly on Linux (Ubuntu 22.04/24.04), should use Docker to containerize the render application, providing a layer of isolation. However, Docker alone is not a replacement for a DMZ. While Docker provides process isolation, it does not offer the network-level buffering that a true DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) provides to protect your internal local area network (LAN).
