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# Powering the Network:
Mycelium Nodes

Explore how each Mycelium Node contributes to the robust, decentralized architecture of the Mycelium Network, ensuring security, scalability, and resilience.


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{% row(style="center" margin="hero" padding="bottom") %} ## How Mycelium Nodes works

Unraveling the Core Functions of the Mycelium Nodes.

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![Image](img/node3.png#mx-auto) #### Connection
Nodes connect to Mycelium Network, automatically discovering and communicating with nearby nodes to form a resilient, decentralized network.
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![Image](img/node2.png#mx-auto) #### Data Processing
Each node processes and stores data independently, contributing to the network's collective data management without relying on a central servers.
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![Image](img/node1.png#mx-auto) #### Maintenance
Nodes continuously maintain themselves and the network using automated protocols to ensure optimal performance and security for all users.
{% end %} {% row(style="left" margin="wide" padding="both") %} ## Unlock the Power of Decentralization with Mycelium Nodes

Mycelium Nodes offer a secure and scalable platform for decentralized applications that aim to provide individuals with robust, user-controlled networking solutions.



✓ Enhanced Security
✓ Decentralized Control
✓ Cost Efficiency
✓ Scalable Infrastructure

Join the forefront of technological innovation by integrating Mycelium Nodes into your digital life.



Learn More about Hero
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By simply plugging in a FreeFlow Node, you can provide the services that the world’s largest tech companies provide to billions of users.



Get a Node
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{% row(style="center" margin="hero" padding="bottom") %} ## Join The Movement ### A New Era of Digital Sovereignty

Embark on a journey towards digital sovereignty with Hero,
where you take a full control of your online identity and data, starting with these 3 easy steps:

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![Image](img/item1.png#3col) #### __Get A Node & Earn__
Get a Mycelium Node and add capacity to the Mycelium Network.
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![Image](img/item1.png#3col) #### __Activate Your Hero__
Reserve and activate your own Hero - your sovereign digital identity.
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![Image](img/item3.png#3col) #### __Acquire INCA Tokens__
Purchase INCA Tokens- The digital currency of the Mycelium Network.
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