Node Operator Resources
What Is a Node Operator?
Find out what a node operator is, how they help to secure the Internet Computer blockchain, and what their incentives are
Node Operators
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Introduction
The Internet Computer’s canister smart contracts are hosted by independent node machines. These node machines are combined to form so-called subnets.
The node machines of a subnet reach agreements on the state of the network and collaborate to symmetrically replicate the computations and data of software canisters.
Revenue Stream of Node Operators
As a reward for providing their services to the IC network, node operators earn node rewards from the Network Nervous System (NNS). In order to reward nodes, the NNS issues new ICP tokens.
