OptimAI Core Node: Requirements and 1-Click Setup
OptimAI Network is building infrastructure for the agent-native internet: an EVM-compatible OP Stack layer 2 and a DePIN where nodes collect, validate and process data for AI agents. EasyNode runs the OptimAI Core Node 24/7 on a server, so your computer does not have to stay on.
Deployed in one click. Paid in crypto or by card. No KYC.
OptimAI node in 30 seconds
Node type
Core Node, the high-capacity OptimAI client, run here in CLI mode.
Work
Agent tasks, browser extraction, compute, storage and validation.
Rewards
OPI points, weighted by task difficulty, result quality, validation accuracy and uptime.
Token
No TGE yet: withdrawals and token payouts are not available today.
EasyNode plan
From $11.90/mo.
What is OptimAI Network?
OptimAI describes itself as infrastructure for the agent-native internet, in four parts: Search for context, Claw for execution, Persona for memory and Nodes for data, compute, bandwidth and validation. The OPI token and OptimAI Chain, an OP Stack layer 2, coordinate them.
Its reinforcement data network runs as a loop: a request comes in, nodes collect and structure data, other nodes validate and score it, and the results feed AI agents. Validation outcomes change each node’s reputation.
OptimAI is backed by YZi Labs through EASY Residency and lists CoinMarketCap and DECOM among its backers. It is part of the Google for Startups Cloud Program.
OptimAI node types
OptimAI offers several node clients. The Core Node is the one built for continuous, heavier work:
Lite Node
Browser extension for Chrome, Brave and Opera: validation and bandwidth.
Telegram Node
Simple missions through the OptimAI Telegram bot.
Core Node
Desktop app or CLI on Windows, macOS and Ubuntu: agent tasks, extraction, compute and storage.
Edge Node
Mobile apps for iOS and Android that contribute mobile context.
OptimAI timeline
- November 2, 2025: the Core Node desktop app goes live.
- January 2026: the CLI Node arrives for servers and headless machines.
- February 2026: the Node Acceleration Program runs a 7-day referral sprint.
- June 2026: Core Node v2 integrates the Claw agent runtime.
- October 27, 2026: OptimAI Router lets Core Nodes serve local AI models.
OptimAI Core Node requirements
From the official OptimAI documentation:
CPU
2 cores or more.
Memory
4 GB of RAM minimum, 8 GB recommended.
Disk
15 GB of free space.
Software
Docker running before the node starts, an OptimAI account, and Windows 10 or 11, macOS 12+ or Ubuntu 22.04+.
How to run an OptimAI Core Node yourself
- Install Docker and make sure it is running.
- Download the OptimAI CLI, or the desktop app, and sign in with
optimai-cli auth login. - Start the node with
node start, then checknode statusandrewards balance. - Keep it running in the background and update it. When OptimAI announces an important update, reinstall the binary.
Run it yourself or with EasyNode
Same node, two ways to run it.
- Manually: install Docker and the CLI, keep a computer or server online around the clock, restart the node after every reboot and reinstall it for important updates.
- With EasyNode: deploy the Core Node in one click, pay in crypto or by card. EasyNode keeps it online and updated on a server.
How OptimAI rewards work
Rewards are quality-weighted: task difficulty, result quality, validation accuracy, uptime and reliability, resources provided, campaign demand and node reputation all count. They accrue as OPI points.
OptimAI has not published its tokenomics yet and states that withdrawals and token payouts are not available today. A node that runs around the clock on a server builds uptime and reputation, two of the inputs that weigh on rewards.
OptimAI node FAQ
Do I need Docker?
Yes. Core Node workloads run in Docker, which must be running before the node starts.
Can the Core Node run on a server?
Yes. The CLI version is built for servers, virtual machines and headless environments.
Does uptime matter?
Yes. Uptime and reliability are inputs of both rewards and node reputation.
Can I run several nodes?
OptimAI allows nodes on several devices within its account, task and reward rules, without publishing an official cap.
Can I withdraw OPI?
Not yet. There has been no TGE, and token payouts are not available today.
Do I need KYC?
No. EasyNode does not ask for any identity verification. You pay in crypto or by card.
Official OptimAI links
Information checked against official OptimAI sources on October 31, 2026.