🚀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.

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