operating a YOM node
Turn your gaming PC into a node and earn $YOM by hosting players.
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Running the rig check
The 30-second compatibility test that tells you whether your gaming PC qualifies as a YOM node. What it measures, what the result means, and what to do next.
readSetting up your NANO
End-to-end walkthrough: unbox your NANO, configure your PC to boot from it, claim it inside your wallet, and confirm the node is live on the YOM network.
readHardware requirements for running a YOM node
The full breakdown: minimum and recommended specs for GPU, CPU, RAM, storage, network, and power. What qualifies, what doesn't, and what gets you the best earnings.
readYour first session: what to expect
After your NANO is online, the network discovers you, routes players to you, and starts paying you. Here's the timeline and what to watch for in the YOM app.
readReturning your PC to normal use
Stop hosting and use your machine as a regular gaming PC again. Two minutes of BIOS work, nothing destructive.
readIs hosting on my PC safe?
What actually runs on your machine when you host, what the network can and cannot see, and how your personal files, accounts, and wallet stay out of reach.
readPower consumption: what hosting costs you
How much electricity a hosting PC actually draws, how to estimate your monthly cost in one formula, and how that compares to what a node earns.
readUnderstanding earnings and payouts
How your node earns $YOM per session, the operator's 40% share, payout schedule, and how to read the earnings dashboard.
readRunning multiple NANOs on one wallet
Add a second, third, or tenth NANO to the same YOM account. How licenses work, how earnings aggregate, and what to think about as you scale.
readReading the My hosts dashboard
A field-by-field tour of the operator dashboard: stat cards, per-host list, status indicators, and what to monitor day-to-day.
readThe host detail page explained
A field-by-field tour of a single host's detail page: status header, uptime, telemetry, latency, and the host configuration card.
readWhat happens during a session
Behind the scenes when a player streams a game from your node: the routing decision, encoder loop, network path, and settlement chain.
readNANO warranty, returns, and refunds
Who handles your NANO order, how returns and warranty claims work via the official reseller, and what to check before you send anything back.
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