Node Provider Roadmap

This roadmap is intended to provide a clear, sequential guide for Node Providers. The roadmap outlines what is required of Node Providers, the reward model of the Internet Computer, guidance on hardware acquisition and data center contracts, in-depth best practices, node onboarding procedures, and much more.

There are five Node Provider milestones:

• Milestone One: Education
  • Here, you will learn more about the Internet Computer and the rewards/obligations of being a Node Provider.
• Milestone Two: Requirements
  • Here, you will learn more about the specific skill, hardware, networking, and data center requirements, as well as some best practices regarding decentralization and security.
• Milestone Three: Onboarding Preparation Checklist
  • Here, you will complete a preparation checklist before you are ready to move on to node onboarding.
• Milestone Four: Node Onboarding
  • Here, you will onboard your nodes to the Internet Computer.
• Milestone Five: Node Management
  • Here, you will find important guidance and resources on managing your nodes.

Milestones one through four will take you from an Internet Computer novice to a Node Provider actively receiving rewards!

Milestone five is a continuous process designed to assist you with any tasks, questions or issues you might encounter throughout your career as a Node Provider.