Run a Node

Join the Vault AI Protocol network by running a node. Secure the network, participate in AI-driven consensus, and earn rewards for your contribution.

500+
Active Nodes
99.9%
Network Uptime
8-15%
APY Rewards
25+
Supported Chains

Node Types

Choose the node type that best fits your resources and goals

Validator Node

Full validation of vault operations and AI consensus participation. Highest rewards tier.

  • 32 GB RAM minimum
  • 1TB SSD storage
  • 100 Mbps connection
  • 10,000 VAULT stake
12-15% APY

AI Oracle Node

Process AI inference for vault condition monitoring and dead-man switch verification.

  • 64 GB RAM minimum
  • GPU with 8GB VRAM
  • 500GB SSD storage
  • 25,000 VAULT stake
10-12% APY

Light Node

Entry-level participation with relay and indexing services. Perfect for beginners.

  • 8 GB RAM minimum
  • 100GB SSD storage
  • 50 Mbps connection
  • 1,000 VAULT stake
8-10% APY

Quick Setup

Get your node running in minutes with our streamlined setup process

1

Install CLI

Download and install the Vault AI Protocol node CLI

2

Configure

Set up your node configuration and connect wallet

3

Stake

Stake VAULT tokens to activate your node

4

Run

Start your node and begin earning rewards

Quick Start Commands

Get started with just a few commands

Terminal
# Install Vault AI Protocol Node CLI
curl -sSL https://get.vaultprotocol.ai | bash

# Initialize node configuration
vault-node init --type validator

# Connect your wallet
vault-node wallet connect

# Stake tokens and start node
vault-node stake --amount 10000
vault-node start

# Check node status
vault-node status

Node Operator Benefits

Why run a Vault AI Protocol node?

Earn Rewards

Earn 8-15% APY on your staked VAULT tokens plus transaction fees

Secure the Network

Help validate vault operations and maintain network security

Governance Rights

Participate in protocol governance and vote on proposals

AI Integration

Contribute to decentralized AI consensus and oracle services

Low Barrier Entry

Start with a Light Node using minimal hardware requirements

Community Support

Join a global community of node operators with 24/7 support

Ready to Run a Node?

Join 500+ node operators securing the Vault AI Protocol network and earning rewards.