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# What is ThreeFold Farming?
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ThreeFold Farming lets you contribute to the decentralized internet while earning rewards for providing storage, compute, and network capacity.
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## How It Works
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As a **ThreeFold Farmer**, you:
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1. **Deploy a Node (3Node)** - Connect standard server hardware to the ThreeFold Grid
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2. **Run Zero-OS** - Our self-healing operating system manages everything automatically
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3. **Provide Capacity** - Your node offers storage, compute, and network resources
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4. **Earn Rewards** - Get compensated for capacity and utilization
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## Why Become a Farmer?
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### 🌱 Simple & Autonomous
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- Deploy once and let it run
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- Minimal maintenance required
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- Self-healing Zero-OS handles operations
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- No complex system administration needed
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### 💰 Real Earning Potential
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As a farmer, you earn **SPORE tokens** for providing compute, storage, and network resources to the ThreeFold Grid.
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**Earning Potential by Node Type:**
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| **Node Type** | **Hardware Cost** | **Monthly Earning Range** | **Annual Potential** |
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|---------------|-------------------|---------------------------|---------------------|
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| **Mini 1** | $350 | 1,000–12,000 SPORE ($10–$120) | $120–$1,440 |
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| **Mini AI 1** | $2,000 | 5,000–60,000 SPORE ($50–$600) | $600–$7,200 |
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| **Nvidia 6000** | $15,000 | 39,000–450,000 SPORE ($390–$4,500) | $4,680–$54,000 |
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*SPORE price fixed at $0.01 until June 30, 2026*
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### How Revenue Works
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When users rent your node's resources, the payment is split:
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```mermaid
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graph LR
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A[User Pays] --> B[80% to Farmer<br/>SPORE Tokens]
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A --> C[10% Burned<br/>Increases SPORE Value]
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A --> D[10% Mycelium<br/>Development]
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```
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### 🌍 Make an Impact
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- Support a decentralized internet infrastructure
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- Provide alternatives to centralized cloud providers
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- Contribute to digital sovereignty and data privacy
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- Build the peer-to-peer internet of the future
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- **Benefit from network growth** as SPORE becomes more valuable
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## What You Need
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### Hardware Requirements
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**Minimum Specs:**
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- Modern server or workstation
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- Multi-core processor (4+ cores recommended)
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- 8GB+ RAM (16GB+ recommended)
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- 500GB+ SSD storage
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- Reliable network connection
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**OR Buy a Pre-Built Node:**
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- Various vendors offer ready-to-deploy 3Nodes
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- Plug-and-play solution for easy entry
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- Professional support available
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### Other Requirements
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- ⚡ Reliable power supply
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- 🌐 Stable internet connection (wired recommended)
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- 📍 Physical space for hardware
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- 🔧 Basic technical comfort (if building your own)
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## Getting Started
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Ready to become a farmer? Here's your path:
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1. **[Buy or Build a Node](/getstarted/farming/buy-node)** - Choose your hardware option
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2. **[Set Up Your Node](/getstarted/farming/setup)** - Get your 3Node connected to the grid
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3. **Monitor & Earn** - Track your node via the ThreeFold Dashboard
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<div className="info-box">
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### 💡 First Time?
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Start with a pre-built node from a [trusted vendor](https://yourdata.network/product-category/nodes/). This gives you the easiest path to farming while you learn the ecosystem.
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## The Farmer Journey
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ThreeFold farmers have been the backbone of the grid for years. You'll join a global community of:
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- Individual enthusiasts running nodes at home
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- Small businesses providing local capacity
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- Data center operators scaling infrastructure
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- Community initiatives building regional networks
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Every farmer plays a vital role in creating a truly decentralized internet.
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## Resources
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- **Dashboard**: [dashboard.grid.tf](https://dashboard.grid.tf) - Manage your farm
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- **Manual**: [manual.grid.tf/farmers](https://manual.grid.tf/farmers) - Detailed technical docs
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- **Community**: [t.me/threefold](https://t.me/threefold/1) - Get help from the community
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- **Forum**: [forum.threefold.io](https://forum.threefold.io) - Discussions and updates
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:::tip Next Step
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Ready to get your node? Check out **[Buy or Build a Node](/getstarted/farming/buy-node)** to explore your options.
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