Yes. As a node operator, you run your own infrastructure. You can install an Ocean Node using Docker and the ocean-node-quickstart.sh script, or use the Ocean Network Run a Node page to automate much of the setup. You also need to: -Configure networking and open required ports -Set up your compute environment -Set up your EVM private key and admin wallet Your node must be publicly accessible to pass monitor checks for uptime, validity, and performance benchmarks. Rewards need to be claimed, which means you need to have funds for gas fees

Yes. We have Complimentary Credits, which offer access to high-performance GPU workloads. They are delivered as $100 worth of Complimentary Credits, so you can validate and experiment before moving to paid compute and topping out the escrow

Not as the default pattern. Ocean Nodes are built for batch inference and GPU inference jobs that run within a runtime window, not a long-running inference server that stays on indefinitely.

Yes. Every environment has a maximum job duration, which keeps execution predictable for node operators. Each environment also shows its max job duration and current resource availability in the Ocean Network dashboard, so you can pick what fits your run. For bigger workloads that are not available inside the dashboard, use multi-stage pipelines so long runs become multiple separate jobs.

Install an Ocean Node using Docker and the ocean-node-quickstart.sh script, or use the Ocean Network Run a node page, which automates much of the setup. Configure your networking (open ports) and compute environment, and set up your EVM private key and admin wallet. Your node must be publicly accessible to pass the monitor checks that verify uptime, validity, and performance benchmarks (CPU, GPU, bandwidth). Rewards are paid to your node address for successful participation and completed compute work. Read more...