diff --git a/docs/source/.static/img/running_a_node_decision.svg b/docs/source/.static/img/running_a_node_decision.svg new file mode 100644 index 000000000..e2d86ee09 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/source/.static/img/running_a_node_decision.svg @@ -0,0 +1,1415 @@ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + image/svg+xml + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + diff --git a/docs/source/guides/network_node/network_node.rst b/docs/source/guides/network_node/network_node.rst index e1960f4b4..f53dfd24c 100644 --- a/docs/source/guides/network_node/network_node.rst +++ b/docs/source/guides/network_node/network_node.rst @@ -4,10 +4,24 @@ Running a Network Node ====================== -To be a node on the NuCypher network, operations are divided into two roles “Staker” and “Worker”. +To be a node on the NuCypher network, operations are divided into two roles “Staker” and “Worker”. The Staker can be +thought of as a fiduciary administrator that holds NU and collects rewards. The Worker is bonded to a Staker and +performs cryptographic work on the network on behalf of the Staker. -.. toctree:: - :maxdepth: 1 +Due to the complexity of running a node on the network, there are a variety of ways to participate depending on your +comfort level: - staking_guide - ursula_configuration_guide +* Delegate custody of NU and work to `CoinList `_. +* Retain custody of NU but delegate work to a `Node-as-a-Service provider `_. +* Run your own node: + + .. toctree:: + :maxdepth: 1 + + staking_guide + ursula_configuration_guide + +Here is a simple heuristic to help decide on a course of action: + +.. image:: ../../.static/img/running_a_node_decision.svg + :target: ../../.static/img/running_a_node_decision.svg