0G AI Alignment Nodes — FAQs
Quick facts
- Total licenses: 175,500 (Alignment Node licenses)
- Distributed so far: ~113,000 licenses to ~7,000 unique holders (as reported by 0G)
- Allocation to node purchasers: 150,000,000 $0G (15% of total supply)
- Estimated rewards per license across the program: ~854.7 $0G
- Unsold licenses: 43,750 → redistribution pool ~37,393,162.39 $0G (2 phases)
- License transferability: non-transferable for the first 12 months post-distribution
- KYC: required to receive/claim rewards
- Network context: Arbitrum for license NFT operations
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an AI Alignment Node?
An AI Alignment Node monitors core 0G services (DA, Storage, Serving, Validators) to keep the network’s operations and on-chain AI integrity verifiable and correct. Alignment Nodes are designed to add accountability and trust to an AI-first L1 by continuously checking behavior and surfacing issues.
Is the license an NFT? On which chain?
Yes. The Alignment Node license is an ERC-721 NFT distributed to your EVM wallet. It is initially non-transferable for 12 months after distribution. Operational flows are tied to Arbitrum.
How many licenses exist and how many are distributed?
There are 175,500 total licenses. As of the latest figures shared by 0G, ~113,000 licenses have been distributed to ~7,000 unique holders across regions.
Do I need KYC to receive rewards?
Yes. KYC is required before receiving or claiming rewards, subject to jurisdictional eligibility. Complete KYC in the 0G node portal to activate your license for claims.
How are rewards structured for Alignment Node holders and operators?
15% of the total $0G supply (150M) is allocated to node purchasers:
- Part 1 (33% of per-node rewards = ~282.05 $0G): initial unlock + milestone vesting with early-withdrawal penalties that diminish over time (from TGE to 365 days).
• Part 1A (10%): ~85.47 $0G claimable immediately at TGE with no penalty.
• Part 1B (23%): milestone-based claims. Examples:
– TGE day: ~78.63 $0G (60% early withdrawal fee)
– After 90 days: ~98.29 $0G (50% fee)
– After 180 days: ~127.78 $0G (35% fee)
– After 270 days: ~157.26 $0G (20% fee)
– After 365 days: ~196.58 $0G (0% fee) - Part 2 (67% of per-node rewards = ~572.65 $0G): ongoing rewards that vest linearly over 36 months (≈0.52 $0G/day on average) while your node is actively running (owner-operated or delegated to a NaaS operator).
What about extra allocations from unsold nodes (redistributions)?
~37.39M $0G (from 43,750 unsold nodes) will be redistributed in two parts:
- Redistribution Part 1 (≈33% of the pool, ~12.5M $0G): rewards owners who keep more of their initial allocation unclaimed for longer (alignment with long-term participation). A minimum of ~94.6 $0G per node is guaranteed for owners who do not claim any of the 284.9/282.05 $0G initial allocation for the full 365 days (as per the published example).
- Redistribution Part 2 (≈67% of the pool, ~24.9M $0G): rewards commitment via node-based staking by active operators/owners. The more you stake per node, the higher your tier and share.
Final mechanics follow official 0G announcements; always check the latest guidance.
When can I operate the node?
Alignment utility is scheduled to activate after 0G mainnet go-live (2025 timeline per official communications). Exact binaries, ports, and runtime instructions will be provided by 0G. Until then, prepare your environment (or delegate to EasyNode for managed deployment when activation starts).
What hardware do I need?
Guidance to date indicates minimal hardware requirements for Alignment Node operation; final specs will be confirmed upon activation. Operators should plan for 24/7 uptime, stable bandwidth, disk persistence, and routine updates.
Can I transfer or sell my license?
Not during the first 12 months after distribution. Licenses are intentionally non-transferable early on to encourage long-term alignment and participation.
Where do I deploy my node — manually or with a provider?
Fastest path: EasyNode (managed hosting, auto-updates, monitoring, guided onboarding).
Manual path: follow 0G’s official docs at activation; you’ll provision servers, pull images/binaries, set environment variables, expose ports, maintain upgrades, and manage monitoring.
Notes:
- Figures like 175,500 total licenses, 150M $0G allocation (15%), ~854.7 $0G per license across the program, and ~37.39M $0G redistribution from 43,750 unsold nodes are taken from official 0G publications.
- The distributed-so-far and unique-holders numbers (~113,000 / ~7,000) reflect the latest figures you provided; keep them updated as new official posts are published.
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