In the YOM ecosystem, nodes are the backbone of a decentralized GPU edge network. Each node is an operator-owned GPU that streams live game sessions. Unlike traditional crypto “nodes” that often sit idle or rely on speculative token emissions, our nodes perform real work and get paid per session served.
What is a Node?
A node is an operator’s machine serving the network: a gaming computer or a server whose GPU runs sessions for players next to it. When a player launches a game on the network, the game is rendered on a node operator’s hardware and streamed to the player’s device in real time, each session in its own container, destroyed when the session ends.
In simpler terms, running a YOM node is akin to hosting a small game server that players connect to for a session, except the player only sees the video feed. Because YOM is decentralized, these nodes can be run by everyday operators on their own hardware. Every time your node serves a session, you get paid for that session.
Anyone with suitable hardware and a node license can run a node. A machine’s capacity, measured by its rig check, is counted in units: a Light session uses one, Standard two, Premium four and Ultra six. A Node License unlocks one unit of capacity, every NANO Node Runner includes two licenses (enough for one Standard session), and additional licenses put more of a machine’s capacity into service, up to what its rig check shows.
Licenses are how the network controls supply. New batches of Node Runners and Node Licenses open when utilization, forecast three months ahead, reaches 60%, so new capacity follows demand and keeps hosts already on the network busy.
How Many Sessions per Host?
One physical machine can serve several sessions at once, in any mix that fits its capacity, when its resources and bandwidth support them. Start with one NANO Node Runner and use the free PC check to assess capacity before adding Node Licenses.
Each session runs in its own container. An operator with enough capacity can serve several players at once from a single machine.
Operator Earnings
Operators earn a fixed share of each session fee, set in dollars and paid in $YOM. At the network’s 50% utilization target, a NANO (one Standard session at a time) earns about ~$53 per month before electricity. Total host earnings depend on the capacity the backend estimator assigns to measured hardware. A NANO Node Runner is $349 with two licenses included; a new Node License is $125. Payback is about ~7 months at the network’s 50% utilization target.
| At the network’s 50% utilization target | Monthly Earnings | Hardware | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| One NANO, one Standard session | ~$53 | $349 | ~7 months |
| Measured host capacity | Backend estimator result | $349 + $125 per additional license | see /operators |
Earnings scale with the sessions your machine serves. Node licenses stay on your account, so you can move them to another machine.
XP
XP is a non-transferable contribution score that will weight token-holder votes. It recognizes reliable machines and community work; it does not change session allocation or earnings. XP is earned through:
- Network Operation. Node owners who run stable, high-uptime machines accumulate XP in proportion to the reliability of their nodes.
- Community Participation. Active Discord or forum participation, high-quality guides or tutorials, and social media advocacy all generate XP. The Web App and Discord give members easy access to activities where they can earn XP.
- Community Jobs. Periodic events hosted by the YOM Foundation or community committees can offer bonus XP for tasks like stress-testing new features or helping onboard new members.