# How can a Checker Node Client earn rewards

{% hint style="warning" %}
This is an archived page. For the latest information, refer to the [checker guide](/checker-guide.md).
{% endhint %}

Checker Nodes earn through compute rewards which get distributed in the form of $vATH tokens.

10% of the Total Token Supply is allocated to these compute rewards over a 4 year timeframe, plus a 5% bonus for those who qualify. Quarterly assessments including uptime, no early withdrawals etc, will be performed to check for eligibility for bonus rewards.

To thank all our early adopters, all checker nodes will be eligible for the 5% performance-based bonus rewards for the first 6 months, provided they are not banned.


---

# Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation

If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.aethir.com/checker-nodes-explained/what-is-a-checker-node-client/how-can-a-checker-node-client-earn-rewards.md?ask=<question>
```

The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.