Introducing Node Bootstrapping: The Future of Node Sales & Deployment

The Web3 landscape is (still) evolving rapidly. We're noticing an upward trend where more projects are starting their own Layer 2 or Layer 3 blockchains. But why are we witnessing this surge? This transformative shift is about gaining more control, getting the community more involved, and making informed decisions regarding the parent chains.

Along with this shift, the market is also seeing an increase in node sales - where projects sell node licenses to their community members on so-called launchpads. This approach promotes network decentralization, strengthens the project's budget, and rewards those actively running nodes.

The traditional process, however, can be time-consuming, costly, and burdensome, often involving long delays between the sale and the deployment of the node(s), leaving operators without rewards during that time.

This is where NodeOps introduces its innovative solution, Node Bootstrapping, offering a more user-friendly and efficient approach that enables users to start earning rewards immediately.

Challenges in the Traditional Node Sales and Deployment Process

Though node sales have gained huge popularity, the traditional way of these sales poses some critical challenges:

Fig.1: Traditional node setup

• The waiting period between the node sale and the project's mainnet launch can be anything between two weeks and several months. This leaves buyers with node licenses without any return on their investment during that time.

• Delays often lead to growing community frustration and uncertainty.

• Rewards or incentives often fail to meet users' expectations after the mainnet launches.

Introducing Node Bootstrapping

To overcome the challenges of traditional node sales, NodeOps has developed an enhanced solution called Node Bootstrapping. This innovative approach allows users to purchase and deploy nodes in a single step, enabling them to start earning rewards right away, rather than waiting for weeks or even months.

In addition to offering a more user-friendly and efficient process, Node Bootstrapping also simplifies payments, all within a unified interface.

You can find the Node Bootstrapping section in your NodeConsole on the left, to experience it for yourself.

Typically, Node Bootstrapping launches are divided into two phases:

Bootstrapping Phase 1: Whitelisted Access This phase provides exclusive access to selected members of the NodeOps and partner communities.

Bootstrapping Phase 2: Public Access After the first phase is complete, the node sale will be open to non-whitelisted users.

The Advantages of Node Bootstrapping

First and foremost, Node Bootstrapping offers a streamlined process, merging steps that are typically weeks or months apart into one single workflow:

1. Go to console.nodeops.xyz

2. Navigate to “Node Bootstrapping”

3. Select your preferred chain/protocol

4. Connect your wallet

5. Click “Launch Node”

6. Choose the number of nodes and the duration

7. Click “Pay”

And voilà — your first node(s) are bootstrapped in just a few clicks and already start earning rewards for you and become an active node operator!

Beyond the ease of use, Node Bootstrapping offers several key advantages over traditional node sales:

No waiting time

Node Bootstrapping bypasses the waiting time between node sales and deployment and allows users to take quick action.

Immediate rewards

Unlike traditional node setups, users can start collecting rewards immediately after the node bootstrapping launch. This builds credibility while providing numerous opportunities for users to earn points and actively engage on the platform.

One-click solution

With a single click, users can purchase and deploy nodes at the same time, making community participation and payment process easy and hassle-free.

True decentralization

The upcoming launch of Atlas, NodeOps’ permissionless, decentralized infrastructure orchestration layer built as an Ethereum-secured AVS on EigenLayer, is posed to improve the security of the entire ecosystem, improve reliability, and enhance the overall user experience tremendously.

How does Node Bootstrapping work?

Let’s now understand how node bootstrapping enhances node operations:

Fig.2: Node bootstrapping with NodeOps

Finalizing the RaaS architecture

A project that is set to launch its own node infrastructure will either build a robust rollup stack architecture itself or partner with some of the leading Rollup-as-a-Service (RaaS) providers, like Caldera, Alchemy, or AltLayer.

Developing node software

The project will develop necessary node software, including binaries and command-line interfaces (CLI) and detailed documentation for the community. With node key and referee contracts, reward mechanics, CLI, and binary development, it is possible to create a secure node software that is capable of supporting all operations.

Developing smart contracts

Smart contracts are created to manage node licenses efficiently, ensure smooth operations, and have defined rules for non-transferrable lockups and allowances.

Seamless one-click node activation

With our permissionless one-click solution, participants can easily buy, deploy, and activate nodes, providing them with rewards and benefits for their contribution to the network.

To learn more about Node Bootstrapping, visit docs.nodeops.xyz

The Bottom Line

NodeOps' introduction of Node Bootstrapping is a game-changer for blockchain projects and users looking to participate in Web3's decentralization. By offering quick deployment, immediate rewards, and a simplified payment process, Node Bootstrapping removes the barriers of traditional node setups. With future plans for a fully decentralized infrastructure through Atlas, NodeOps is poised to revolutionize how users interact with decentralized networks, setting a new standard for accessibility and efficiency in the Web3 space.

About NodeOps

NodeOps is the leading infrastructure marketplace for Web3, allowing anyone to purchase, deploy and manage a wide range of blockchain nodes. Our mission is to truly decentralize Web3. One node at a time. To achieve this, we are streamlining the entire node orchestration process and offer an easy-to-use platform for Web3 protocols, developers and retail users to manage all their operational needs. With Atlas—our permissionless, decentralized infrastructure orchestration layer built as an AVS on EigenLayer—we're setting new standards in ease, speed, and security for infrastructure management. We support over 45 chains, created 22,000+ NodeFolios, deployed 40,000+ nodes, and manage assets worth $50 million (AUM).

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