FluxNodes: Participate and Earn
A globally distributed, computational node infrastructure that rewards individual participation for securing the network.
Official
Partners
Incentivized Cloud Infrastructure
Independent hardware providers join Flux as node operators, connecting their underutilized computing devices to the Flux decentralized cloud. Nodes acts as central nexus points in a computational network.
FluxNodes are independently operated and secure Flux by storing app data and facilitating data flow across the network, ensuring ecosystem integrity and high availability. There are three FluxNode tiers:
- Cumulus—entry tier for lightweight applications
- Nimbus—mid-tier capacity for larger applications
- Stratus—high-capacity tier for enterprise workloads
Anyone can join the network as a node operator. Each FluxNode tier requires different specs to operate, with higher-capacity tiers requiring more advanced hardware.
FLUX Block Reward Allocation
64.5%
STRATUS
25%
NIMBUS
7%
CUMULUS
3.5%
FOUNDATION
For every block produced, 14 FLUX will be distributed among nodes tiers. 9 FLUX will go to Stratus nodes, 3.5 FLUX to Nimbus nodes, and 1 FLUX to Cumulus nodes. 0.5 FLUX per block will be allocated to the Flux Foundation to fund ecosystem growth initiatives.
Hardware Requirements for Running Each FluxNode Tier:
Cumulus Requirements
Collateral: 1000 FLUX
2
V-Cores
4
Threads
8GB
Ram
220 GB
SSD/NVME
180 MB/S
Cores
240 EPS
Minimum
Min Bandwidth: 25 MBIT
Cumulus Fractus—Addon
2
V-Cores
4
Threads
8GB
Ram
9,250 GB
HDD
80 MB/S
DWS
240 EPS
Minimum
Min Bandwidth: 100 MBIT
Use the FluxNode Reward Calculator to see how much you can make operating a node on the network!
Proof of Useful Work v2 (PouW v2)
Shorter Block Times & More Payouts
Flux recently underwent a soft fork to introduce Proof of Useful Work v2, which means no more inefficient GPU mining to secure the network, as FluxNodes now handle block production and transaction validation.
PoUW v2 removes mining pools, reduces block times from 2 minutes to 30 seconds, and introduces a new FLUX asset maximum supply cap of 560 million with a 10% annual reduction rate.
A target inflation rate of 1% by 2036, ensures incentive-driven deflation, where burning, locking, and staking mechanisms are in place to offset emissions.
Before
2 MINS
Block Time
After
⚡️30 SECS
Block Time
Shorter block production times mean faster finality, more efficient app registration and deployment, and more consistent reward cycles for node operators.
Tangible Improvements
PoUW v2 shift block rewards from an abrupt halving schedule to a predictable payout structure for emissions, ensuring node operators from each FluxNode tier receives a FLUX payment with every block produced, every 30 seconds.
What this looks like:
No more waiting in queues for block rewards.
Faster finality for four times as many earning opportunities.
Deterministic payout cycles for consistent rewards.
More efficient transaction confirmations.
Predictable payouts across each node tier, every 30 seconds.
How to Deploy
FluxNodes allow for open participation—anyone can deploy and operate a node on the network.
Before launching a node, review the economic models associated with each tier outlined in the FluxNode dashboard.
Supply compute for dApp development on FluxCloud or GPU provision on FluxEdge.
The FluxNode dashboard details the technical specifications and financial parameters required to operate each FluxNode tier.