My Nodes Aren't Earning anything

When you start your nodes they begin the work of providing resources to the Network, storing existing data chunks, and checking the work of other nodes too. By running nodes, you're already helping build the new Internet, right from the start, so thank you!

Nodes earn ANT when they receive and store some new data chunks when they are uploaded. Which nodes will receive the new data, and therefore the tokens, is entirely random. That's part of the security design of the Network.

What we can say, though, is that over time all nodes that are working reliably will eventually receive payments. It's just a matter of time. How long, depends on the size of the Network, and how much new data is being uploaded.

Some things to check…

It's still worth checking that your nodes are operating properly, particularly if you are using a typical home router.

Problems for nodes in some home networks

Some nodes operating from behind typical home network routers, and in particular those supplied by ISPs, often need a helping hand to get onto the Autonomi Network. Other nodes help them do this by acting as relays.

There is a known issue where the Network is being to conservative in allowing nodes to join through relays, meaning that some people are unable to have their nodes connect, and earn ANT, despite them getting them up and running.

You can check if this issue is affecting your nodes by taking a look at the logs.