# FAQs

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<summary>How much does a Node cost?</summary>

**Nothing!** In fact, you can get paid for running a node, or as many nodes as you want. They are designed to run on everyday computers.

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<summary>What Rewards can I earn?</summary>

By running a node you'll be rewarded with Autonomi tokens. The number of tokens you'll earn depends on the number of nodes you operate, how reliably they serve the network, how much data they store, and of course how long they are conected.

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<summary>What sort of computer do I need?</summary>

Autonomi nodes are designed to work on everyday home devices. So even relatively modest-performance computers will happily run a node, or even many nodes at once.

Each node uses some storage space, as well as some CPU, memory, and of course Internet bandwidth. Our easy-to-use [Node Launchpad](/node/downloads.md) software is compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux.

Many people use typical home computers, or even RaspberryPis, to contribute to the Network.

There are options for more advanced users to utilise their headless computers, home servers, or virtual environments. But we'd encourage you to start with what you already have. It's probably right in front of you.

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<summary>How many nodes can I run?</summary>

A typical home PC will be able to run several nodes at once, and you can start nodes on as many computers as you like. We'd recommend you start with just a single node to begin, and then add more gradually as your computer and Internet connection capacity allows.

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<summary>What is an Atto?</summary>

An Atto is a fraction of a whole token. One quintillionth in fact. It's the increments that node's are paid in by the Network.

Strictly speaking they are just fractions of a full token—18 decimal places—so sometimes the terms are used interchangeably.

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<summary>How do I get Help?</summary>

If you haven't already take a look at our [Quick Start Guides](/node/quickstart-guide.md).

Then for more direct pointers and support there is the [Autonomi Discord](https://discord.gg/autonomi).

And of course not forgetting the [Autonomi Forum](https://forum.autonomi.community) for a wealth of knowledge and detailed support from our dedicated community.

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