Knowledge Base
Everything you need to know about Flux node hosting, app deployment, and running a successful provider business.
Getting Started
Learn the basics of Flux, node tiers, collateral, and how to get started as a provider.
What is Flux?
An introduction to the Flux blockchain, decentralized compute network, and its ecosystem.
Node Tiers Explained
Understanding Cumulus, Nimbus, and Stratus tiers — collateral, specs, and rewards.
Collateral Requirements
How collateral works, locking mechanisms, and investment considerations.
Rewards & APY Explained
How block rewards are distributed, APY calculations, and reward projections.
Provider Registration Guide
Step-by-step guide to registering as a hosting provider on the platform.
Node Hosting
Hardware requirements, FluxOS setup, benchmarks, uptime monitoring, and reward optimization.
Hardware Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware specifications for each node tier.
FluxOS Setup Guide
Complete guide to installing and configuring FluxOS on your servers.
Understanding Node Benchmarks
How benchmarks work, what EPS means, and how to optimize performance.
Uptime Monitoring
Tools and strategies for monitoring node uptime and maintaining high availability.
Progressive Node Rewards (PNR)
How PNR works, eligibility requirements, and maximizing your rewards.
Parallel Assets & Fusion
Cross-chain assets on 8 blockchains, claiming process, and the Fusion bridge.
App Deployment
Deploy Docker applications on the Flux network. Custom domains, resource management, and more.
Flux Apps Overview
Introduction to deploying decentralized applications on the Flux network.
Deploying Your First App
Step-by-step tutorial for deploying a Docker application on FluxOS.
App Specifications
Resource requirements, tiered specifications, and cost estimation for apps.
Custom Domains
Setting up custom domains for your Flux applications with DNS and SSL.
Best Practices
Security, pricing strategies, client management, and scaling your hosting operations.
Security Best Practices
Protecting your keys, securing your nodes, and backup strategies.
Provider Pricing Strategy
How to price your hosting services competitively while maintaining profitability.
Client Management Guide
Best practices for onboarding, communicating with, and retaining hosting clients.
Monitoring & Alerting
Setting up comprehensive monitoring with Discord, email, and dashboard alerts.
Scaling Your Operations
Strategies for growing your hosting business and automating operations.
Provider Agent — Turnkey Solution
How the Provider Agent transforms any ArcaneOS node owner into a hosting provider with automated setup, payments, and client management.
Advanced Operations
ArcaneOS, Multitoolbox, troubleshooting, maintenance windows, API reference, and multi-node setups.
ArcaneOS Installation Guide
Step-by-step guide to installing ArcaneOS — the hardened OS for PNR-eligible Flux nodes.
Legacy vs ArcaneOS
Feature comparison, migration path, and decision guide for choosing between Legacy and ArcaneOS.
Multitoolbox Reference
Complete reference for all 14 Multitoolbox options — installation, diagnostics, repair, and configuration.
Maintenance Window Deep Dive
Understanding the 480-block confirmation cycle, timing strategies, and monitoring your window status.
Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
Common node issues, log analysis, benchmark failures, DOS list recovery, and diagnostic techniques.
FluxOS API Reference
Essential API endpoints for monitoring, automation, and building tools on top of the Flux network.
Backup, Restore & Migration
Back up your node identity, restore from scratch, and migrate between hosts with zero collateral risk.
Multi-Node & Delegate Setup
Run multiple nodes with UPnP, Proxmox Fractus setups, and the P2SH delegate system.
Flux Ecosystem
FluxCloud, FluxEdge GPU computing, FluxCore, wallets, Fusion bridge, and network architecture.
FluxCloud Deployment Guide
Deploy apps via Docker or Git CI/CD, manage instances, marketplace templates, and pricing model.
FluxEdge GPU Computing
Decentralized GPU marketplace — rent H100/A100 GPUs for AI, rendering, and compute workloads.
FluxCore Desktop App
Turn your PC into a FluxEdge compute provider. Install, benchmark, and start earning FLUX.
Wallet Management
ZelCore, SSP Wallet, collateral management, address types, and security best practices.
Fusion & Cross-Chain Bridge
Bridge FLUX across 8+ blockchains, claim parallel mining rewards, and understand supply lock mechanics.
Network Architecture
How Flux works under the hood — blockchain, FluxOS, FDM domain management, Syncthing, and the API gateway.
FluxEdge GPU Computing
Rent or provide GPU compute power — AI/ML training, inference, rendering, pricing, FluxCore setup, and cloud comparison.
What is FluxEdge?
Overview of the decentralized GPU compute marketplace — value proposition, network scale, and getting started.
Renting GPU Compute
How to rent Dedicated and Premium GPU machines — filtering, provisioning, and machine management.
Deploying Workloads
Quick Launch templates and custom Docker/YAML deployments — ports, domains, GPU selection, and persistent storage.
Becoming a Provider with FluxCore
Install FluxCore, benchmark your GPU, join the marketplace, and earn from rentals with auto-switch mining fallback.
Pricing, Billing & Payments
Dynamic pricing formula, payment methods (fiat + crypto), deposit bonus, provider earnings, and KYC levels.
GPUs, Frameworks & Use Cases
Supported GPU models (RTX 4090 to H100), AI/ML frameworks, and real-world use cases from training to rendering.
Architecture, Security & Networking
Kubernetes orchestration, ArcaneOS chain-of-trust, container isolation, networking, and data encryption.
FluxEdge vs Traditional Cloud
Detailed comparison with AWS, GCP, Azure — egress fees, pricing, vendor lock-in, and migration strategy.
FluxCloud Advanced Deployment
Docker best practices, Compose v4 multi-component apps, enterprise features, Git auto-deploy, Flux-Orbit, databases, tiered resources, and troubleshooting.
Docker Prerequisites & Best Practices for Flux
Install Docker, create optimized Dockerfiles, multi-stage builds, image registries, containerData volumes, and common mistakes.
Compose v4: Multi-Component Applications
Deploy up to 5 components with Flux Compose v4 — internal DNS, inter-component communication, ports, and environment variables.
Enterprise Deployments (Private Images, Secrets & Static IP)
Enterprise mode features — private Docker registries, secrets management, static IPs, node targeting, and pricing.
Deploy with Git (CI/CD & Auto-Deploy)
Auto-deploy from GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket — webhooks, polling, zero-downtime updates, rollback, and CI/CD integration.
Flux-Orbit: Zero-Config Universal Deployment
Deploy any project without a Dockerfile — auto-detection for Node.js, Python, Rust, Go, Java, Bun, Ruby, and static sites.
Shared Databases & Auto-Replication
Deploy databases on Flux with persistent storage — MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis replication strategies and backup patterns.
Tiered Resources, Spec Builder & Cost Calculator
Basic/Super/BAMF resource tiers, Visual Spec Builder, Cost Calculator, pricing model, and cloud cost comparison.
App Troubleshooting & Post-Deployment Management
Diagnose deployment failures, domain issues, DB connection problems — plus updating specs, monitoring, and app lifecycle management.