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What is ThreeFold Farming?
ThreeFold Farming lets you contribute to the decentralized internet while earning rewards for providing storage, compute, and network capacity.
How It Works
As a ThreeFold Farmer, you:
- Deploy a Node (3Node) - Connect standard server hardware to the ThreeFold Grid
- Run Zero-OS - Our self-healing operating system manages everything automatically
- Provide Capacity - Your node offers storage, compute, and network resources
- Earn Rewards - Get compensated for capacity and utilization
Why Become a Farmer?
🌱 Simple & Autonomous
- Deploy once and let it run
- Minimal maintenance required
- Self-healing Zero-OS handles operations
- No complex system administration needed
💰 Multiple Revenue Streams
- Capacity Rewards - Earn for available resources
- Utilization Rewards - Earn when your capacity is used
- Growing Demand - More workloads = more income potential
🌍 Make an Impact
- Support a decentralized internet infrastructure
- Provide alternatives to centralized cloud providers
- Contribute to digital sovereignty and data privacy
- Build the peer-to-peer internet of the future
What You Need
Hardware Requirements
Minimum Specs:
- Modern server or workstation
- Multi-core processor (4+ cores recommended)
- 8GB+ RAM (16GB+ recommended)
- 500GB+ SSD storage
- Reliable network connection
OR Buy a Pre-Built Node:
- Various vendors offer ready-to-deploy 3Nodes
- Plug-and-play solution for easy entry
- Professional support available
Other Requirements
- ⚡ Reliable power supply
- 🌐 Stable internet connection (wired recommended)
- 📍 Physical space for hardware
- 🔧 Basic technical comfort (if building your own)
Getting Started
Ready to become a farmer? Here's your path:
- Buy or Build a Node - Choose your hardware option
- Set Up Your Node - Get your 3Node connected to the grid
- Monitor & Earn - Track your node via the ThreeFold Dashboard
💡 First Time?
Start with a pre-built node from a trusted vendor. This gives you the easiest path to farming while you learn the ecosystem.
The Farmer Journey
ThreeFold farmers have been the backbone of the grid for years. You'll join a global community of:
- Individual enthusiasts running nodes at home
- Small businesses providing local capacity
- Data center operators scaling infrastructure
- Community initiatives building regional networks
Every farmer plays a vital role in creating a truly decentralized internet.
Resources
- Dashboard: dashboard.grid.tf - Manage your farm
- Manual: manual.grid.tf/farmers - Detailed technical docs
- Community: t.me/threefold - Get help from the community
- Forum: forum.threefold.io - Discussions and updates
:::tip Next Step Ready to get your node? Check out Buy or Build a Node to explore your options. :::