Node Provider Roadmap

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This roadmap is intended to provide a clear, sequential guide for Node Providers. The roadmap outlines what is required of node providers, the rewarding 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 #1: Education
    • Here, you will learn more about the Internet Computer and the rewards/obligations of being a Node Provider.
  • Milestone #2: Requirements
    • Here, you will learn more about the specific skill, hardware, and networking requirements, as well as some best practices regarding decentralization and security.
  • Milestone #3: Onboarding preparation checklist
    • Here, you will complete a preparation checklist before you are ready to move on to node onboarding.
  • Milestone #4: Node onboarding
    • Here, you will onboard your nodes to the Internet Computer.
  • Milestone #5: Node management
    • Here, you will find guidance and resources on managing your nodes.


Milestones 1-4 will take you from an Internet Computer novice to a Node Provider actively receiving rewards!

Milestone 5 is a continuous process designed to assist you with any questions or issues you might encounter throughout your career as a Node Provider.