FAQs

🧭 Q: What is OpNode’s mission, and what are you building toward?

OpNode is a decentralized GPU network providing on-demand, high-performance compute for AI, machine learning, and data-intensive workloads.

Our mission is simple: democratize access to compute by connecting 1M+ GPUs sourced from independent data centers, crypto miners, and decentralized networks like Filecoin and Render.

We’re building a scalable, accessible, and cost-efficient compute layer for the next generation of AI, Web3, and decentralized applications.

⚙️ Q: How big is the GPU shortage, and how is OpNode solving it?

• Current cloud providers offer 10–15 exaFLOPS of GPU capacity.

• Global AI demand is surging toward 20–25 exaFLOPS, leaving a 5–10 exaFLOPS gap.

• Cloud infrastructure must 2–3x in scale over the next few years.

OpNode’s approach:
We aggregate underutilized GPUs beyond traditional cloud networks:

• 🏢 Independent Data Centers: Many operate at 12–18% utilization in the U.S. alone.

• ⛏️ Crypto Miners: Post-ETH merge, thousands of idle GPUs await redeployment.

• 💻 Consumer GPUs: ~90% of global GPUs sit idle in homes and small farms.

Combined, these can unlock 200+ exaFLOPS of capacity — bridging the shortage.

☁️ Q: How is OpNode different from AWS?

AWS = centralized, permissioned, slow, and expensive.
OpNode = decentralized, permissionless, instant, and cost-efficient.

We leverage a distributed GPU economy, not proprietary data centers — delivering faster access, lower costs, and no KYC, no contracts, and no waitlists.

⚡ Q: Why is OpNode cheaper and faster?

• Cost: By sourcing idle GPUs, OpNode offers compute up to 90% cheaper than traditional clouds.

• Speed: Access GPUs in <90 seconds (vs. weeks on AWS).

• No Gatekeeping: Skip approvals, long-term contracts, or provisioning delays.

Result: 10–20x faster provisioning + massive cost savings.

🌐 Q: What is DePIN, and where does OpNode fit in?

DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) = blockchain-based networks managing real-world infrastructure.

OpNode is the first GPU-focused DePIN, purpose-built for machine learning but flexible for any GPU-intensive use case.
It merges blockchain incentives with distributed hardware to deliver secure, scalable, and flexible compute.

🎮 Q: What types of GPUs does OpNode support?

• NVIDIA RTX Series

• AMD Ryzen Series

We also support CPUs (Intel, AMD) and Apple M2 chips with neural engines.

Minimum Hardware Requirements:

• 12 GB+ RAM

• 500 GB+ Disk

• Internet: 500 Mbps Down / 250 Mbps Up / <30ms ping

📌 See the Pricing Page for a full list, or contact support for approval of custom hardware.

🧠 Q: Why is OpNode needed for machine learning?

Built on Ray.io (used by OpenAI for GPT-3), OpNode is optimized for distributed ML — including:

• Deep learning

• Reinforcement learning

• Hyperparameter tuning

• Model serving

Supports all major ML frameworks: PyTorch, TensorFlow, Anyscale, Predibase, and more.

🎯 Q: Who are OpNode’s target users?

• AI & ML teams building or deploying models

• Startups using no-code ML tools (e.g., Predibase, Hugging Face)

• Developers, researchers, and DePIN builders needing scalable GPU compute

🌍 Q: How does OpNode manage global availability?

Our smart allocation engine dynamically matches jobs to nodes based on:

• Hardware specs

• Availability

• Latency

• Pricing

We can deploy GPU clusters in under 90 seconds, with real-time monitoring and auto-scaling.

📶 Q: What are the connectivity requirements for providers?

• Minimum: 250 Mbps (up/down)

• Recommended: 1 Gbps (up/down)

• Expected traffic: ~5 GB/hour

Higher speeds = better job assignments + higher payouts.

⚙️ Q: Can I customize cluster creation?

Yes — fully flexible:

• ✅ Cluster Type: AI, rendering, data

• 🌱 Sustainability: “Green GPU” options (renewable energy)

• 🌍 Region: Choose proximity or jurisdiction

• 🔐 Compliance: SOC2, HIPAA, encryption tiers

• ⚡ Connectivity Tier: Based on bandwidth and latency

Zero-setup deployment via pre-built configurations.

💸 Q: How does pricing work?

Dynamic pricing based on:

• GPU specs

• Speed & uptime

• Security/compliance

• Supply & demand

Enterprise-grade GPUs (e.g., A100, SOC2-certified) cost more than consumer-grade (e.g., RTX 3090).

🧩 Q: How large can a cluster be?

No hard cap — cluster size = available GPUs.
Whether you need 10 or 10,000+ GPUs, OpNode scales to meet demand.

⚡ Q: How long does it take to spin up a cluster?

⏱️ <90 seconds from request to deployment.

📈 Q: Can I scale GPU count dynamically?

Yes.

• Manual scaling — increase/decrease nodes anytime.

• Auto-scaling — adjusts GPU count based on workload in real-time.

🕐 Q: What are the rental durations?

• Minimum: 1 hour

• Maximum: Unlimited
  No fixed contracts. Fully flexible.

🐳 Q: Do containers launch with --privileged?

No — OpNode never uses privileged containers for security and isolation.

🔩 Q: Why mount the Docker socket?

To orchestrate GPU compute on each worker node — ensuring state management, container stability, and job reproducibility.

💎 Q: What are the staking tiers and benefits?

Stakers also earn weekly revenue share (12%) from Cloudverse fees.

🌐 Nodes & Providers

🧩 Q: How can I become a GPU provider?

1. Register hardware (e.g. RTX 3090, A100) via the onboarding portal

2. Stake $OPNODE

3. Run the OpNode node software

4. Pass uptime & performance checks

💰 Q: How do providers get paid?

Payments are on-chain, instant, and trustless.
Providers receive direct payouts from user escrow.
High-performance nodes earn better jobs and higher rates.

⚠️ Q: What if a node goes offline or misbehaves?

• Stake Slashing — partial or full penalty

• Temporary Ban — from job selection

• Repeat offenders = delisting

🔐 Trust & Transparency

🔒 Q: Is OpNode secure and audited?

Yes.
All smart contracts — payments, staking, refunds, job validation — are audited or under audit, fully verifiable on-chain.

🧾 Q: Can I see logs or receipts for my jobs?

Yes — each job generates an on-chain receipt containing:

• Input/output hashes

• Runtime

• Logs

• Node address

• Payment details

Stored on IPFS/Filecoin and viewable in your dashboard.

📈 Roadmap & Future

🚀 Q: What’s next for OpNode?

• ✅ Q1 2025: Cloudverse Launch + $OPNODE Staking

• 🔜 Q2 2025: Fiat Payments, Multi-Chain Rollout, Job Templates

• 🔜 Q3 2025: GPU NFTs, Decentralized Scheduler

• 🔜 Q4 2025: DAO Governance, Provider Reputation

📘 Full roadmap available on our site.

🤝 Q: How can I get involved?

• 🧪 Use the platform and share feedback

• 💎 Stake $OPNODE for rewards & governance

• 🌐 Join the DAO and vote on proposals

• ⚙️ Run a Node as a GPU provider

• 🧠 Contribute to GitHub and build ecosystem tools