🚀Getting Started

Welcome to the YOM network, where you can earn passive income by contributing your computing resources to our decentralized cloud gaming infrastructure. Whether you prefer a hands-off approach through delegation or a more hands-on self-hosting setup, getting started with YOM is easy and accessible.

This guide provides an overview of the available paths to become a node operator and start earning rewards by supporting the YOM ecosystem.

Step 1: Choose Your Node Setup Option

YOM offers two primary methods for setting up and operating your node:

1. Delegation (Hands-Off Approach)

Ideal for users who prefer a simplified experience without the need to manage technical aspects. By delegating your node, a Node-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider will handle all operations, including uptime, maintenance, and optimization. This allows you to earn passive income without needing to monitor or manage the node yourself.

Key benefits of delegation:

• No technical knowledge required: Simply purchase a license and delegate.

• Fully managed by a trusted service provider: Your node is monitored and maintained for optimal performance.

• Consistent earnings with minimal effort: Passive income without operational overhead.

Earnings Potential: Delegated nodes offer predictable earnings, with monthly rewards varying based on network activity and regional demand.

The cost of this convenience is typically a hosting fee or profit-share, which varies by provider. It’s wise to research and choose reputable NaaS partners – since you are entrusting them with running your node, factors like their uptime, their contract terms, and any minimum commitment should be considered. Also be aware that if the YOM network’s demand is very low at times, a NaaS provider might consolidate or pause some delegated nodes (since running servers idle costs them money)​.

Always read the fine print: some services might guarantee a certain minimum payout or uptime, while others simply pass through what the network gives (which could tie into YOM’s $10.80 minimum if they honor it).

2. Self-Hosting (Hands-On Approach)

For those who prefer more control and flexibility, YOM offers self-hosting options that allow you to run nodes directly on your own hardware. This approach provides greater earning potential and customization but requires active management and monitoring.

Self-hosting options include:

Plug-and-Play Device:

• A pre-configured hardware solution that requires minimal setup.

• No need to purchase a separate node license upfront.

• Ideal for users seeking easy deployment with high performance.

• Simply connect the device to your PC, power it on, and start earning.

Code-Based Setup (Advanced Users):

• A software-based solution for those who want to install and configure YOM’s Node OS manually.

• Provides greater flexibility for scaling operations and headless deployments.

• Best suited for users with technical expertise in system administration and optimization.

Feature	Delegation (Hands-Off)	Self-Hosting (Hands-On)
Technical Knowledge	None	Required (Basic to Advanced)
Setup Complexity	Very Low	Moderate to High
Earning Potential	Fixed & Consistent	Higher Potential with Optimization
Hardware Requirements	None	Gaming PC or YOM Device Required
Maintenance	Managed by NaaS Provider	Self-Maintained

Takeaway

In summary, self-hosting is ideal for those who have the technical know-how (or willingness to learn) and want to maximize returns. By running the node on your own PC or custom-built server, you avoid giving up a share of rewards to intermediaries and can fine-tune everything for performance. This is often the preferred route for enthusiasts who have spare hardware or who plan to run many licenses and treat it like a small business.

On the other hand, Node-as-a-Service is attractive if you lack capable hardware or prefer a plug-and-play experience. For example, you might purchase a node license NFT and then delegate it to a verified operator such as Mintair, who will host it in their cloud. You’d then receive the earnings (or a majority portion of them) while Mintair handles the dirty work. NaaS makes node operation accessible to non-technical users and allows quick geographic diversification (you could have one node running in Europe’s data centers, another in Asia, etc., with just a few clicks).

A hybrid approach is also possible: you could self-host one or two nodes on your PC and delegate a couple more to the cloud to cover another region. YOM’s model is quite flexible in this way. As the network grows, you might re-evaluate the mix – for instance, if you started on NaaS and later acquire hardware, you could move to self-hosting to increase your margins. Or vice versa, if you expand beyond what your home setup can handle, you might extend to NaaS for extra capacity.