Run a Node

Secure the chain.
Earn the rewards.

Help operate GTBS Chain — 21 super-nodes produce blocks, 99 backup validators stand ready, and Micro Nodes serve content from the edge.

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Tiers

Three ways to participate

Tier 3

Micro Node

The lowest barrier to entry. Run on a Raspberry Pi or any home device. Serve content for GTBS Cloud and Flicksy.

  • Stake: 10,000 GTBS
  • Hardware: 4 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD
  • Bandwidth: 50 Mbps
  • Est. APR: 8–10%
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Tier 2 · Popular

Backup Validator

One of 99 backup validators. Stand ready to produce blocks if a super-node goes offline. Earn delegated stake rewards.

  • Stake: 250,000 GTBS
  • Hardware: 32 GB RAM, 2 TB NVMe
  • Bandwidth: 1 Gbps
  • Est. APR: 11–13%
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Tier 1

Super Node

Top 21 validators by stake. Produce blocks, participate in consensus, anchor the network. Highest rewards.

  • Stake: 1,000,000 GTBS
  • Hardware: 64 GB RAM, 4 TB NVMe
  • Bandwidth: 10 Gbps redundant
  • Est. APR: 13–15%
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Process

How to get started

01

Acquire GTBS

Buy GTBS on GatBits Exchange, then transfer to a self-custodial wallet.

02

Provision Hardware

Set up your node (bare metal or cloud) according to tier requirements.

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Install Validator

Run our one-line installer. Configure keys, network and monitoring.

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Bond & Activate

Bond your stake on-chain. Pass health checks. Start earning rewards.

Ready to validate?

Join an elite network of operators securing the GTBS Chain.