> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.x402layer.cc/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Compute Node

> Stake $SGL to run a confidential-compute node on the Singularity network and earn operator revenue plus staking rewards.

A **Compute Node** position bonds you as an operator on the Singularity confidential-compute network. Staking is the entry ticket: a node must be backed by stake before it can accept jobs.

## At a glance

| Property              | Value                                                                 |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Minimum stake         | 50,000 \$SGL                                                          |
| Cooldown              | 1 day (24h)                                                           |
| Slashable             | Yes — for proven tampering only ([details](/staking/safety/slashing)) |
| Earns staking rewards | Yes (same pro-rata share as every tier)                               |
| Extra earnings        | **80% of the revenue from jobs your node serves**                     |

## How operators earn

Compute operators have **two** income streams:

1. **Operator revenue** — when your node completes a job, you receive **80%** of that job's payment (the rest funds the platform, staker rewards, and the buy-and-burn — see [Revenue Split](/staking/rewards/split)).
2. **Staking rewards** — your staked \$SGL also earns the standard 10% staker share, exactly like any other position.

## Responsibilities

* Keep your node online and serving jobs honestly. Confidential-compute results are verifiable; **tampering with results is the one thing that can be slashed**.
* Honest downtime is **not** penalized. Going offline simply means you stop receiving new jobs — your stake is untouched.

<Warning>Running a node involves operating real hardware and software. If you only want exposure to staking rewards without operations, use a [Yield Enjoyer](/staking/types/yield) position instead.</Warning>

## Getting started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Stake">Open a Compute position with at least 50,000 \$SGL — via the [dashboard](https://staking.x402layer.cc) or the [agentic API](/staking/agentic/overview).</Step>
  <Step title="Run your node">Bring your node online so it can be matched to jobs. (Node setup is covered in the Compute / node-operator docs.)</Step>
  <Step title="Earn">Collect operator revenue per job, plus your staking rewards. [Claim](/staking/rewards/claiming) anytime.</Step>
</Steps>