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(There are a lot places in the wiki where the NP is a node owner, including many instructions. Referring to it as the principal is a special case, imho)
 
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A '''node provider''' (NP) is a non-canister [[Glossary#principal|principal]] that receives the rewards stemming from node participation to the [[Glossary#Internet Computer (IC)|IC]] (aka “payout principal”). Usually, though not necessarily, a node provider is the owner of the [[Glossary#node|node]], and may also be involved in node operation and related tasks. A node provider may receive rewards from multiple nodes in multiple [[Glossary#data center|data centers]].
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A '''node provider''' (NP) is the owner of one or several [[Glossary#node|node]] machines, and may also be involved in node operation and related tasks. Often, NP is also used to refer to a non-canister [[Glossary#principal|principal]] that receives the rewards stemming from node participation to the [[Glossary#Internet Computer (IC)|IC]] (aka “payout principal”). A node provider may receive rewards from multiple nodes in multiple [[Glossary#data center|data centers]].

Latest revision as of 06:35, 16 November 2023

A node provider (NP) is the owner of one or several node machines, and may also be involved in node operation and related tasks. Often, NP is also used to refer to a non-canister principal that receives the rewards stemming from node participation to the IC (aka “payout principal”). A node provider may receive rewards from multiple nodes in multiple data centers.