Introduction to NØNOS Nodes

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NØNOS nodes are the backbone of the decentralized privacy network. By running a node, you contribute computing resources to power privacy services for browser users worldwide and earn NOX token rewards in return.

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What is a NØNOS Node?

A NØNOS node is a software daemon that:

1. Provides Cryptographic Privacy Services: ZK identity verification, cache mixing, tracking protection

2. Participates in P2P Network: Discovers peers, propagates messages, shares Merkle tree updates

3. Reports Quality Metrics: Uptime, latency, success rates

4. Earns Rewards: NOX tokens proportional to stake and service quality

Note: NONOS nodes do NOT route traffic like Tor or a VPN. Traffic routing is handled by Anyone Network (a separate project). NONOS nodes focus on cryptographic privacy services for the browser.

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        NONOS NODE                                   │
│                                                                     │
│   ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐   │
│   │                    PRIVACY SERVICES                         │   │
│   │   ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌───────────────────┐   │   │
│   │   │ ZK Identity │  │ Cache Mixer │  │ Tracking Blocker  │   │   │
│   │   │   Engine    │  │  (AES-GCM)  │  │  (Pattern Match)  │   │   │
│   │   └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └───────────────────┘   │   │
│   └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘   │
│                                                                     │
│   ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐   │
│   │                    NETWORK SERVICES                         │   │
│   │   ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌───────────────────┐   │   │
│   │   │   Kademlia  │  │  GossipSub  │  │ Health Beacon     │   │   │
│   │   │     DHT     │  │   Topics    │  │  (5-min cycle)    │   │   │
│   │   └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └───────────────────┘   │   │
│   └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘   │
│                                                                     │
│   ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐   │
│   │                    ECONOMIC LAYER                           │   │
│   │   ┌─────────────┐  ┌─────────────┐  ┌───────────────────┐   │   │
│   │   │   Staking   │  │   Reward    │  │ Quality Metrics   │   │   │
│   │   │   Manager   │  │   Tracker   │  │    Collector      │   │   │
│   │   └─────────────┘  └─────────────┘  └───────────────────┘   │   │
│   └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘   │
│                                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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Why Run a Node?

1. Earn NOX Rewards

Node operators earn NOX tokens based on:

Factor	Weight	Description
Stake Amount	√Stake	Square-root weighted (anti-whale)
Quality Score	0-100%	Uptime, latency, success rate
Tier Multiplier	1.0-3.0x	Based on stake tier
Streak Bonus	+5%/epoch	Consecutive good epochs (max +25%)

Example Earnings (Year 1, assuming 5M total network stake):

Stake	Tier	Quality	Est. Daily	Est. Monthly	Est. APY
10,000 NOX	Silver	95%	~8.7 NOX	~261 NOX	~32%
50,000 NOX	Gold	95%	~29 NOX	~870 NOX	~21%
200,000 NOX	Platinum	95%	~77 NOX	~2,310 NOX	~14%

Actual returns vary based on network conditions and total stake.

2. Support Privacy Infrastructure

Every node strengthens the network:

• More nodes = more resilience: No single point of failure

• Geographic distribution: Censorship resistance

• Increased capacity: Better service for all users

• Decentralization: True trustlessness

3. Be Part of the Community

Node operators are core community members:

• Early access to protocol updates

• Voice in governance decisions

• Direct impact on network development

• Connection with privacy advocates worldwide

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Node Lifecycle

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                        NODE LIFECYCLE                               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

    ┌──────────┐
    │  SETUP   │ ◄──── Install software, configure settings
    └────┬─────┘
         │
         ▼
    ┌──────────┐
    │  STAKE   │ ◄──── Deposit NOX tokens on-chain
    └────┬─────┘
         │
         ▼
    ┌──────────┐
    │   RUN    │ ◄──── Start daemon, connect to network
    └────┬─────┘
         │
         ▼
    ┌──────────┐
    │  SERVE   │ ◄──── Provide services, collect metrics
    └────┬─────┘       │
         │             │ (ongoing)
         ▼             │
    ┌──────────┐       │
    │  EARN    │ ◄─────┘ Accumulate pending rewards
    └────┬─────┘
         │
         ▼
    ┌──────────┐
    │  CLAIM   │ ◄──── Claim rewards to wallet (manual or auto)
    └────┬─────┘
         │
    ┌────┴────┐
    │         │
    ▼         ▼
 Continue   ┌──────────┐
 Running    │ UNSTAKE  │ ◄──── Withdraw stake (optional)
            └──────────┘

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Requirements Overview

Minimum Requirements

Resource	Minimum	Recommended
CPU	2 vCPU	4+ vCPU
RAM	4 GB	8+ GB
Storage	50 GB SSD	100+ GB NVMe
Network	100 Mbps	1 Gbps
Stake	1,000 NOX	10,000+ NOX

Supported Platforms

Platform	Status	Notes
Linux (x86_64)	✅ Full Support	Recommended
Linux (ARM64)	✅ Full Support	Raspberry Pi 4+
macOS (Intel)	✅ Full Support
macOS (Apple Silicon)	✅ Full Support	M1/M2/M3
Windows	⚠️ Experimental	WSL2 recommended
Docker	✅ Full Support	All platforms

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Quick Start

# 1. Install NONOS
curl -sSL https://get.nonos.systems | sh

# 2. Initialize configuration
nonos init --reward-address 0xYourEthereumAddress

# 3. Set your wallet key (for staking operations)
export NONOS_WALLET_KEY="your-private-key"

# 4. Stake tokens (if not already staked)
nonos stake deposit 10000

# 5. Start the node
nonos run

# 6. (Optional) Launch dashboard in another terminal
nonos dash

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What Happens When You Run a Node

Startup Sequence

1. Load Configuration: Read ~/.nonos/config.toml

2. Initialize Identity: Generate or load Ed25519 keypair

3. Connect to Network: Bootstrap via known nodes

4. Start Services: ZK identity, cache mixer, tracking blocker

5. Begin Operations: Accept connections, report health

Ongoing Operations

Interval	Operation	Purpose
Continuous	Handle requests	Serve browser users
30 seconds	Collect metrics	Track performance
5 minutes	Health beacon	Prove liveness
1 hour	Quality report	Update score
7 days	Epoch end	Finalize rewards

Shutdown Sequence

1. Graceful disconnect: Notify peers

2. Submit final metrics: Last quality report

3. Flush storage: Persist state

4. Clean exit: Remove PID file

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Node Identity

Each node has a unique cryptographic identity:

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                       NODE IDENTITY                                 │
│                                                                     │
│   Ed25519 Private Key (stored securely)                             │
│          │                                                          │
│          ▼                                                          │
│   Ed25519 Public Key ────► Node ID (32 bytes, hex encoded)          │
│                                                                     │
│   Example: 0x7a3b9c4d...e8f2a1b3                                    │
│                                                                     │
│   Used for:                                                         │
│   • P2P network identification                                      │
│   • Signing health beacons                                          │
│   • Quality report authentication                                   │
│   • Peer-to-peer encrypted communication                            │
│                                                                     │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

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Next Steps

Node Architecture

Deep dive into node internals

Running a Node

Step-by-step setup guide

Hardware Requirements

Detailed resource planning

Staking Overview

Understand the economics

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Ready to get started? Jump to Running a Node for the complete setup guide.