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==Introduction==
 
==Introduction==
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The Internet Computer is a decentralized network of nodes running the Internet Computer protocol. These nodes are owned by Node Providers who receive rewards for their nodes' [[Proof of Useful Work|useful work]]. Individuals or organizations can become Node Providers through submitting a proposal to the Network Nervous System (NNS), the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) that governs the Internet Computer. The ICP community then votes on whether to include the Node Provider.
  
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ICP runs on a [[Sovereign Network]] that is a governed by a DAO using [[Deterministic Decentralization | deterministic decentralization]] to maximize its [[Decentralization in ICP: Infrastructure Governance | decentralization]].
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Node Providers invest in and operate the node hardware that powers the Internet Computer. Running these nodes in data centers provides the high performance and the cost-effectiveness of the Internet Computer.  
  
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To be part of the ICP infrastructure, any potential node providers can submit NNS proposals to the DAO controlling the ICP blockchain. ICP community then votes on whether to include the node provider.
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The more diverse the set of Node Providers who supply node machines, the more resilient the Internet Computer is. You can support the Internet Computer and the IC community by becoming a Node Provider and increasing its decentralization.
  
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This article is the hub for hub for ICP node provider documentation.
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This article is the hub for ICP Node Provider documentation.
  
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==Node Provider Tokenomics & Remuneration==
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== Roadmap ==
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*[[Node Provider Remuneration]]
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To become a Node Provider, follow the [[Node Provider Roadmap]], which explain the costs, rewards, responsibilities, and steps required to become a Node Provider.
  
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==Submitting Proposal to Join the Network==
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== Target topology reached - no new node machines being onboarded ==
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Last year, the community has voted on an IC target topology with a maximum number of node machines, as well as on an optimization model to validate candidate node machines against this IC target topology. The IC target topology has been reached by December of 23, see for more information [https://forum.dfinity.org/t/new-node-provider-proposals/16643/322?u=svenf this forum post.]. This means that the '''IC network currently does not require any additional node machine'''s in order to reach its decentralization targets. Therefore, DFINITY will not vote to adopt any proposals for new node machines being added to the IC network. Once the subnets are reaching capacity and more subnets are required to run all applications, the community may decide to increase the target topology again and allow additional node machines to the network.
  
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As part of the process to become a node provider, a candidate node provider has to declare their intent and self-identify so the ICP DAO can make an informed decision. Please see [[Node Provider Self-declaration]] for more info.
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== Resources ==
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*Node deployment guides:
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==Onboarding for accepted Node Providers==
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**[[Node Deployment Guide (with an HSM)|Legacy (Gen-1) Node Deployment Guide (with an HSM)]]
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* [[Node Provider Onboarding]]
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**[[Node Deployment Guide|Current (Gen-2) Node Deployment Guide (without an HSM)]]
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*Node Provider onboarding
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===Gen-2 Documentation (new node providers start here)===
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**[[Node Provider Onboarding]]
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** [[Gen-2 Network Requirements]]
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**[[Node Provider Self-declaration]]
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** [[Gen-2 Data Center runbook|Example Gen-2 Data Center runbook]]
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**[[Validation of Candidate Node Machines]]
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** [[IC OS Installation Runbook]]
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**[[Node Provider Reward Configuration Guide]]
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**[[Troubleshooting Failed NNS proposals]]
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===Node Provider Troubleshooting===
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*Troubleshooting and maintenance:
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* [[Node Provider Troubleshooting]]
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**[[Node Provider Troubleshooting|Node Provider Troubleshooting guides]]
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** [[Possible Node Onboarding Errors]]
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**[[Troubleshooting Node Deployment Errors]]
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** [[Unhealthy Nodes]]
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**[[Node Provider Matrix channel]]
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** [[Updating Firmware]]
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**[[Node Provider Maintenance Guide]]
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** [[iDRAC access and TSR logs]]
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**[[Node Provider NNS proposals]]
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**[[Removing a Node From the Registry]]
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===Gen-1 Documentation===
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**[[Changing Your Data Center Principal]]
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The first batch of ICP node providers joined under Gen-1. This documents are for those legacy node providers.
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**[[Adding additional node machines to existing Node Allowance]]
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**[[Updating your node's IPv4 and domain name]]
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* [[IC OS Installation Runbook - Dell Poweredge]]
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**[[Moving a node from one DC to another]]
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* [[IC OS Installation Runbook - Supermicro]]
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*Guides and resources
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* [[Storage Runbook]]
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**[[Node Provider Machine Hardware Guide]]
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**[[Node Provider Networking Guide]]
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**[[Node Provider Alerting Options]]
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**[[Node Provider Data Center and ISP Guide]]
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**[[Node Provider Decentralization and Security Guide]]
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**[[Node Provider Legal Guide]]
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**[[Node Provider Remuneration]]
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**[[Node Provider Domain Name Guide]]
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**[[BMC Password Reset Guide]]
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**[[Gen1 Node Provider onboarding Gen2 node machines]]
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**[[RMU build Gen-1.5|Guide for Gen-1 to Gen-1.5 RMU build]]
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*Other resources:
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**[[Node Provider FAQ]]

Latest revision as of 17:39, 15 April 2024

Introduction

The Internet Computer is a decentralized network of nodes running the Internet Computer protocol. These nodes are owned by Node Providers who receive rewards for their nodes' useful work. Individuals or organizations can become Node Providers through submitting a proposal to the Network Nervous System (NNS), the Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) that governs the Internet Computer. The ICP community then votes on whether to include the Node Provider.

Node Providers invest in and operate the node hardware that powers the Internet Computer. Running these nodes in data centers provides the high performance and the cost-effectiveness of the Internet Computer.

The more diverse the set of Node Providers who supply node machines, the more resilient the Internet Computer is. You can support the Internet Computer and the IC community by becoming a Node Provider and increasing its decentralization.

This article is the hub for ICP Node Provider documentation.

Roadmap

To become a Node Provider, follow the Node Provider Roadmap, which explain the costs, rewards, responsibilities, and steps required to become a Node Provider.

Target topology reached - no new node machines being onboarded

Last year, the community has voted on an IC target topology with a maximum number of node machines, as well as on an optimization model to validate candidate node machines against this IC target topology. The IC target topology has been reached by December of 23, see for more information this forum post.. This means that the IC network currently does not require any additional node machines in order to reach its decentralization targets. Therefore, DFINITY will not vote to adopt any proposals for new node machines being added to the IC network. Once the subnets are reaching capacity and more subnets are required to run all applications, the community may decide to increase the target topology again and allow additional node machines to the network.

Resources

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