Node Setup and Earnings: Beginner’s Guide
Want to understand how nodes work and how they can help you earn? This article explains the basics in simple terms and shares practical examples.
Running a node is a great first step for anyone looking to move beyond basic activities and explore an advanced investment opportunity. By running a node, you support promising projects, gain valuable experience, and earn tangible rewards.
Simply put, a node is a computer that stays online with a stable internet connection and is connected to the blockchain. It stores the blockchain’s data (transactions, balances, etc.). If one node goes offline, it won’t affect the overall performance of the network, because there are many others. This is exactly what ensures decentralization.
Nodes in Testnets
Within testnets, projects often give users the opportunity to deploy their own nodes in these testing environments.
Why is this important?
It allows developers to see how the network performs in real-world conditions while involving the community in testing. In addition, it helps projects save resources by sharing the workload of maintaining the network across node runners.
Example of a successful testnet:
Aptos: participants who set up testnet nodes and tried NFT minting received about $2300 each.
The project distributed a massive airdrop of tens of millions of APT across 110–125k addresses.
But, as with anything, it’s important to stay cautious and choose projects with a confirmed airdrop.
Running a node requires commitment: properly selected hardware, a stable 24/7 server, regular updates, and time to monitor the project’s health. If the project doesn’t live up to expectations, it may turn into a rather unpleasant experience.
That’s exactly why we created xNode. Our team makes node deployment as simple as possible: full management, timely updates, and support at every stage. Just a few of clicks — and your node is up and running, while you start receiving rewards.