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Getting Started with QuikDB

Welcome to QuikDB's Node Provider Onboarding Phase. We're building a decentralized database platform, and we need infrastructure providers like you to power our global network.

🚧 Current Phase: Node Provider Onboarding​

We're actively seeking node providers to join our decentralized infrastructure network. By contributing your compute or storage resources, you can earn rewards while helping build the future of decentralized databases.

🎯 Quick Start for Node Providers (5-10 minutes)​

1. Install the CLI Tool​

npm install -g quikdb-nodes

2. Authenticate with Your Account​

quikdb-nodes auth

3. List Your Node in the Marketplace​

quikdb-nodes list

That's it! Your node is now available in the QuikDB marketplace.

→ Complete Node Provider Setup

📋 Requirements​

To become a node provider, your system should meet:

  • Compute Providers: 2+ CPU cores, 8+ GB RAM, 200+ GB storage
  • Storage Providers: 500+ GB available storage, stable internet connection
  • Network: Reliable internet with good uptime

→ Check System Requirements

🎯 Join as a Node Provider​

We're currently focusing on building our node provider network. As a node provider, you'll:

  • Contribute Resources: Share your compute or storage capacity
  • Earn Rewards: Get compensated for providing infrastructure
  • Join Early: Be part of the foundational infrastructure for QuikDB

Hardware Requirements​

Minimum Requirements:

  • 2+ CPU cores, 8+ GB RAM, 200+ GB storage
  • Stable internet connection with good uptime

Recommended Setup:

  • 4+ CPU cores, 16+ GB RAM, 500+ GB SSD storage
  • 100+ Mbps bandwidth for optimal performance

🏆 Node Provider Milestones​

First 10 Minutes​

  • Install and authenticate CLI
  • Validate system requirements
  • List your node in marketplace
  • Start heartbeat service

First Hour​

  • Monitor node status and performance
  • Explore earnings dashboard
  • Join the community Discord
  • Review node provider documentation

First Day​

  • Optimize hardware configuration
  • Monitor marketplace visibility
  • Connect with other providers
  • Plan capacity upgrades

First Week​

  • Track earnings and performance
  • Provide feedback on experience
  • Explore advanced configurations
  • Consider expanding node capacity

🎓 Node Provider Learning Path​

Getting Started Track​

New to node providing and infrastructure sharing

  1. What is Node Providing?
  2. System Requirements & Setup
  3. Your First Node Listing
  4. Monitoring & Maintenance

Optimization Track​

Ready to maximize earnings and performance

  1. Hardware Optimization
  2. Network Configuration
  3. Performance Monitoring
  4. Scaling Your Operation

🛠️ Essential Tools​

Node Provider CLI​

npm install -g quikdb-nodes

Features:

  • System validation and benchmarking
  • One-command node listing
  • Real-time node monitoring
  • Earnings tracking

→ CLI Reference

Web Dashboard​

Access: nodes.quikdb.com Features:

  • Node performance monitoring
  • Earnings dashboard
  • Marketplace visibility
  • Provider network overview

🎯 Quick Reference​

Essential Commands​

# Authenticate with QuikDB
quikdb-nodes auth

# List your node in marketplace
quikdb-nodes list

# Check node status
quikdb-nodes status

# Start heartbeat service
quikdb-nodes heartbeat --daemon

# Monitor performance
quikdb-nodes monitor

Key Concepts​

  • Node Provider: Infrastructure contributor earning rewards
  • Listing: Your node's presence in the marketplace
  • Tier: Performance category (basic/standard/premium/enterprise)
  • Heartbeat: Regular status updates to maintain listing
  • Rewards: Compensation for providing resources

Getting Help​

🌟 Early Node Provider Feedback​

Why Providers Are Joining​

"I'm excited to be part of building the future of decentralized databases. The CLI setup was straightforward and I love being an early contributor to this vision."

— Alex Chen, Early Node Provider

"Converting my unused server capacity to support QuikDB feels like contributing to something meaningful. Looking forward to the network going live."

— Maria Rodriguez, Infrastructure Provider

🎁 Node Provider Benefits​

What's Included​

  • Early Participation: Be part of building the foundation
  • Network Growth: Position yourself for success as the network launches
  • Community Access: Join provider-only Discord channels
  • Development Insights: See the platform develop from the ground up
  • Priority Support: Direct access to the development team

Future Earning Potential​

When the network launches, node providers will be compensated based on:

  • Hardware Contribution: CPU, memory, and storage capacity
  • Network Participation: Uptime and reliability metrics
  • Geographic Value: Strategic location benefits
  • Performance Quality: Response times and service quality

Actual earnings will depend on network demand, hardware specifications, and market conditions.

Earnings depend on resource quality, uptime, and network demand

Next Steps​

👉 Ready to start earning? Create your account and list your node

👉 Have questions? Join our Discord community

👉 Want to learn more? Explore the platform overview