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Aethir

Overview​

Aethir is a cloud computing infrastructure platform that revolutionizes the ownership, distribution, and utilization paradigms of enterprise-grade graphical processing units (GPUs). By moving away from traditional centralized models, Aethir has deployed a scalable and competitive framework for sharing distributed computational resources, catering to enterprise applications and clientele across various industries and regions.

Aethir Checker Nodes​

An Aethir Checker Node is a fundamental component in the Aethir Network’s backend infrastructure, along with Containers and Indexers. All three are intricately linked.

Prerequisites​

  • Checker Node Key License
  • EVM-compatible wallet
  • $ETH on Arbitrium One for gas fees to perform delegation transaction
  • Sufficient funds or credits for your Node subscription

Run your Checker Nodes via NodeOps Console​

This guide supports you in deploying Checker Nodes. Use the video or walkthrough to understand how to set up your Nodes.

Step 1: Connect with the Console​

  1. From the Console, sign up or log in using the Log In button; bottom left of the Console.
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Log in or sign up to the NodeOps Node as a Service DePIN compute layer no code dashboard using the log in button
  1. Choose your sign in method; use the tabs to learn more:

To sign in with an EVM-compatible wallet, you must approve the connection request in your Wallet. Click Connect and Confirm the request.

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Approve connection request with EVM EVM-compatible wallet such as MetaMask to connect to the NodeOps Node as a Service DePIN compute layer no code dashboard

Step 2: Select your Protocol and Node​

  1. Navigate to Deploy Node on the left side menu and select Aethir & Node type As Checker.
  1. Connect Your Wallet Holding the Checker Nodes & Click on Fetch NFT

Step 3: Set up your Node subscription​

  1. Pay The Subscription Fees via your favorite Network & respective Token

  2. Your Order Is now been executed. Once you are directed to your NodeFolio, you must see a section mentioning Action Required

Step 4: Delegate your licenses​

  1. Delegate your Licenses to the dedicated Burner Wallet / Address
  1. Copy The Public Key From the Above Step to Proceed to Delegate on your Aethir Dashboard
  1. Headover to app.aethir.com/licenses, Click on Delegate and past the respective address
  1. Submit the Delegate Transaction

Step 5: (Optional) Verify your deployment​

Within 10-15 seconds, your Nodes should be up and running which you can check on both NodeOps Console & the Aethir Dashboard.

FAQ​

  • Do I need to upgrade my Node/s on my own?

No, NodeOps automates deployments and upgrades.

  • How do I pay for subscriptions?

Coming soon: Pay in $NODE Or pay via our payment partner, Copperx:

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  • What Node running status do I need to be aware of?
  • Checking: Running checking tasks
  • Ready: Ready to receive checking tasks
  • Offline: Not connected
  • Banned: Banned due to malicious intents
  • Does NodeOps take some of my AETHIR rewards (i.e., vATH or ATH tokens)?

No, NodeOps does not take any of your rewards. You only need to pay a fixed fee for Node operation or a Node deployment subscription. All rewards from your Aethir Node operations are entirely managed by you.

Node Operation​

  • How do I switch from Testnet to Mainnet?

All testnet operations were on Arbitrum Sepolia. For Mainnet, you must redelegate your license on the Aethir Owner portal. Ensure you have some ETH on Arbitrum One to cover gas fees. We will also provide tutorials to facilitate a seamless transition from Testnet to Mainnet.

  • I participated in the testnet using NodeOps. Does this bring any advantage?

Yes, testnet participants using NodeOps will receive a free 1-month extension of their subscription + NODE Points Already dropped to users.

  • Can I connect multiple wallets to have a unified way to manage my Nodes?

Yes, you can. Sign in with the same email, connect all your wallets, and subscribe using the same email. You'll have a unified Dashboard (NodeFolio) to manage all your Nodes.

  • If I purchase additional Checker Nodes, do I need to subscribe again?

If you have purchased additional checker Node licenses via the same wallet, you do not need to purchase additional subscriptions, if it is a different wallet, you would have to subscribe through the new wallet.

What Next?​