Node Sale FAQ
The public 0G AI Alignment Node Sale was held in November 2024 and is now closed, and 0G Mainnet launched in September 2025. This page is kept for reference.
General
Where were AI Alignment Nodes sold?
The sale ran at https://node.0gfoundation.ai/ and has concluded.
How did I purchase AI Alignment Nodes?
See the step by step guide here.
Who could participate in the Node Sale?
The 0G AI Alignment Node Sale was open to community members in eligible regions who met the necessary criteria. Please review all disclaimers and important details regarding the 0G Node Sale by visiting our disclaimer here. Only persons who met the requirements for the sale were allowed to participate. KYC is required from the purchaser before any receipt of rewards.
Were Whitelist and Public Allocations Separate?
The whitelist allocation was independent and was not rolled over to the public sale. The Whitelist Sale opened on November 11, 2024, at 12 PM UTC. It was denominated in USDC on Arbitrum, and only whitelisted participants could purchase nodes during that phase. The Public Sale opened on November 13, 2024, at 12 PM UTC, was denominated in USDC on Arbitrum, and was open to all users, subject to geographic and regulatory restrictions. Please see our disclaimer for more information.
What price was the sale pegged to?
Both the Whitelist and Public Sales were denominated in USDC on Arbitrum. Node pricing was pegged to a snapshot price of wETH of $3,130.
When can I operate my node?
Node operations began after the mainnet launch, which took place in September 2025. License holders received further instructions for operation and delegation options if preferred.
How Do Rewards for Alignment Nodes Compare with Other Nodes?
Alignment Nodes are expected to offer higher reward rates due to their unique responsibilities, limited supply, and operational requirements compared to storage or validator nodes.
Are Multiple NFTs Supported per Server?
Yes, users may operate multiple NFTs on a single server, with allowances for connecting and managing several nodes under one setup.
Whitelist & Node Sale
What is the whitelist (WL)?
Whitelist is a pre-approved list of participants who are given exclusive access to certain privileges during a sale event. This system is used to reward and incentivize key contributors, partners, or early supporters of a project.
Does entering the whitelist guarantee that I can definitely purchase a node?
The whitelist guaranteed an allocation during the Whitelist sale period (starting November 11, 2024). If no purchase was made within that period, the allocation was released.
How did people join the whitelist?
Community members and ecosystem participants were eligible for whitelist allocations. Spots were announced on 0G X and Discord, and could also be requested through the whitelist form here. The form is closed now that the sale has concluded.
Payment & Licenses
What payment methods were accepted for purchasing a node?
The nodes were priced in USDC for both the Whitelist Sale and Public Sale, both on Arbitrum. To facilitate payment for users on different chains, the AI Alignment Node Sale accepted multiple tokens across multiple networks through a live bridging aggregator that accepted multichain payment including but not limited to BTC, ETH, ARB, SOL, etc. More info here.
How were the node licenses distributed?
After the node sale period ended, node licenses were distributed as an NFT to the purchase wallet of the user.
What did participants receive from the node sale?
Participants received a soulbound NFT (ERC-721) which represents their Node License. The NFTs can be minted and transferred to your wallet via claim.0gfoundation.ai. Nodes can be operated now that 0G Mainnet is live.
Were the NFTs transferable?
The Alignment Node license gives buyers lifetime access. The NFTs were non-transferable for the first year after the node sale.
Node Operations
What are the hardware requirements?
0G Foundation’s AI Alignment nodes are designed for adoption - they can be run on community member's laptops, desktops, mobiles, or even on cloud instances. As for device requirements, the configuration needed is very minimal:
- 64MB RAM
- 1 x86 CPU Core @2.1GHz
- 10GB Disk Space
- 10Mbps Internet Connection
When can I begin operating my node?
AI Alignment utility went live in 2025, after the 0G Mainnet launch.
How many nodes could I purchase?
The number of purchasable nodes was capped per tier. Please refer to the Node Sale Tier documentation for reference.
How do I run a node? Is it complicated?
Running a node can be quite straightforward and easy, typically involving just a few steps. Here's a video tutorial to guide you through the process:
If you prefer not to manage the node yourself, you can delegate to other node operators with a single click through our explorer. See the AI Alignment Node user guide for the delegation steps.
Was the sale accessible from other platforms?
Both the Public and Whitelist sales ran here except for Partnered Launchpads, whose front ends were on 0G Partners' websites.
What happened to any unsold node rewards?
Rewards from unsold nodes were reallocated to the sold node runners.
What is your tokenomics?
What is the % unlocked at TGE?
33% of node rewards will be initially claimable on TGE. In order to encourage long term participation in the 0G ecosystem, there will be a penalty based on duration in which a participant chooses to receive this initial reward. The remaining 67% of alignment rewards are linearly unlocked (daily) over 36 months. This penalty mechanism is subject to community vote, further showcasing the "community first approach" of 0G.
When is KYC required? How is it conducted?
KYC is required before claiming rewards. It will be provided by a third-party provider. No refund will be offered if the node purchaser does not meet KYC requirements.
How many nodes could each buyer purchase?
Each individual could purchase up to a certain amount of nodes per tier. See here for the caps per tier.
What happened to unsold nodes?
Unsold alignment node NFT licenses were burned. The rewards from the unsold nodes were re-allocated to the sold verified node buyers.