Explore this full guide on how to purchase your Node, understanding your Node and what you can expect as a ASC-Node holder in the ASC ecosystem. We have composed an easy walkthrough for interested investors to be fully prepared.
- What is an ASC-Node?
ASC Nodes are specialized entities designed to support the core operations of the ASC Network, from facilitating seamless service delivery to ensuring network security and governance. Each node type, from Vessels to Assessors to Catalogers, plays a unique role, contributing essential services that enhance performance and reliability across the ecosystem.
Assessor nodes are crucial for maintaining the integrity and service quality within the Artificial Super Computer Network by scrutinizing the Vessel and its service processes. They focus on key parameters such as Liveness, Capacity, and Quality of Service. The assessment methods involve gathering Heartbeat data, conducting Benchmark tests, and collecting and analyzing Link data, among others.
Once an Assessor Node completes its evaluation, it signs off the results using its private key and forwards them to the Referee. The Referee receives 2N+1 results for each Vessel. Nodes that deliver results aligning with the majority consensus are rewarded in ASC tokens.
- How do I buy an ASC Node?
Step 1 – Go to (..) and connect your wallet
While purchasing nodes does not require you to KYC, claiming node rewards requires KYC. Therefore, we encourage all users to KYC before participating in the node sale.
Rewards from running nodes will be airdropped to the same wallet used to purchase and cannot be changed.
Step 2 – Get wETH and Arbitrum gas tokens
The ASC Node Sale will be on the Arbitrum Network. You will need:
- Wrapped ETH (wETH) to purchase the ASC Node Licenses
- ETH for gas fees
How to get wETH:
Option 1 – Purchase wETH on Arbitrum (Uniswap)
- Purchase wETH directly from any Arbitrum DEX
Option 2 – Bridge ETH to Arbitrum with Arbitrum Bridge
- For users with existing ETH on other chains, you can opt to bridge to Arbitrum using the Arbitrum Bridge (https://bridge.arbitrum.io)
- Be sure to leave sufficient ETH in your wallet for gas
- Swap ETH to wETH on any Arbitrum DEX
Step 3 – Select available tier and click “Purchase”
Step 4 – Input promo code if you have one
If you have a promo code to use, click on “Use promo code” and enter your code.
Step 5 – Purchase your ASC Node License
Click on “Approve” on the sale page. You will be prompted to sign a contract in your wallet. Once it has been signed, select “Purchase”