Aethir
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    • What is the Checker Node
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    • How to Run Checker Nodes
      • What is a Checker Node Client
        • Who can run a Checker Node Client
        • What is the hardware requirements for running Checker Node Client
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      • Quick Start
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    • Key Terms and Concepts
    • K Value Table
    • Acquiring ATH for Cloud Host Staking
    • Bridging ATH for Cloud Host Staking (ETH to ARB)
  • Aethir Cloud Host Guide
    • Role of a Cloud Host
    • Why Provide GPU Compute on Aethir
    • What is Aethir Earth (AI)
      • Operational Requirements (Aethir Earth)
    • What is Aethir Atmosphere (Cloud Gaming)
    • How to Provide GPU Compute
      • Manage Your ATH Rewards (Wallet)
      • How to Provide Aethir Earth (AI)
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    • Miscellaneous
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    • What is Aethir Cloud
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    • How to Deploy Your Game on Aethir Atmosphere
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      • Manage Orders
  • Aethir Ecosystem Fund
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    • User Portal (UP) Guide
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  1. Checker Nodes Explained

What is a Checker Node

Last updated 10 months ago

Please note this is an archived page. For the latest information, please refer to the .

A Checker Node is one of the three fundamental components of the Aethir Network backend infrastructure:

  • Containers: Fundamental to the Aethir network, the Container is where the actual use of the cloud takes place. It acts as a virtual endpoint, executing and rendering the application (e.g., rendering the game for a player, executing an inference task for an AI consumer, powering a virtual phone). The Container's purpose is to ensure that the cloud experience is immediate and responsive, offering a "zero lag" experience. This is achieved by shifting the workload from the local device to the Container (e.g., shifting all game execution and command processing).

  • Checkers: The Checker ensures the integrity and performance of Containers within the Aethir network. Verifying container specifications as provided by the Container Providers is essential to maintain the network's Quality of Service (QoS).

  • Indexers: Core to Aethir’s network, the Indexer matches consumers with suitable Containers, ensuring a swift launch of cloud-based apps & services. The goal is to deliver a “second on” service - the transition from a consumer’s request to the actual delivery (e.g. a player making a request to a game screen) should occur in the shortest possible time. This requires succinct signaling and efficient scheduling.

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