> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://otoyinc.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How It Works

The Dispersed Network connects Node Operators (who provide computing power) with Service Consumers (who run computational workloads).

1. **Node Operators** register their GPU-equipped machines on the network
2. **Service Consumers** submit Jobs specifying hardware requirements
3. The network matches Jobs to available Nodes
4. Nodes execute Jobs in isolated Docker containers
5. Node Operators earn RENDER rewards for completed work

## Choose Your Path

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Node Operator" icon="server" href="/node-operators">
    Contribute GPU compute power to the network and earn RENDER rewards.

    * Register your GPU machine as a Node
    * Earn rewards for running compute jobs
    * Monitor your node's performance
  </Card>

  <Card title="Service Consumer" icon="code" href="/service-consumers">
    Run computational workloads on the distributed GPU network.

    * Run GPU workloads (AI inference, rendering, etc.)
    * Access remote GPU machines via SSH
    * Use the API to manage Jobs programmatically
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Quick Links

| Resource                                                        | Description                       |
| :-------------------------------------------------------------- | :-------------------------------- |
| [API Reference](https://otoyinc.mintlify.app/api-reference)     | Interactive OpenAPI documentation |
| [**Terminology**](/glossary)                                    | Terms and concepts                |
| [Troubleshooting](https://otoyinc.mintlify.app/troubleshooting) | Common issues and solutions       |