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 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: Node Provider Onboarding
- Here, you will gain approval by the NNS DAO to be a Node Provider.
- Here, you will be guided on obtaining the necessary requirements necessary to onboard nodes.
- 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.