What You’ll Need
- A machine with an NVIDIA GPU (RTX 3000 series or newer recommended)
- Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 (Windows WSL not officially supported)
- Stable internet connection
- An OTOY account
Quick Start Steps
| Step | Action | Guide |
|---|
| 1 | Create an API Key with the necessary Compute Node permissions | Create API Key |
| 2 | Install prerequisites and register your Node | Register Node |
| 3 | Understand how rewards are calculated | Understanding Rewards |
How Node Operation Works
- Register your machine with the Dispersed client using your API Key
- Stay Online to receive job assignments from the network
- Execute Jobs in isolated Docker containers
- Earn Rewards based on uptime and completed work
The Dispersed client operates under a zero-trust model. Jobs running on
your machine can access network resources and disk. We recommend running on an
isolated network or DMZ.
Monitor Your Node
After registration, you can monitor your Node’s status, job history, and earnings through the Dispersed Console.
