Operator Portal

The Operator Portal is a specialized platform designed for node operators to efficiently manage multiple Checker Clients at scale.

Owner Portal v.s. Operator Portal v.s. Checker Node Client

While it may be easy to confuse the Operator Portal with the Owner Portal or the Checker Node Client, they each serve distinct purposes within the Checker ecosystem.

• Owner Portal: This is where node owners manage their Checker Nodes. Functions include delegating, undelegating, and (in the future) transferring nodes, as well as handling rewards—such as claiming and withdrawing earned vATH/ATH.

• Checker Node Client: This is the software that runs the nodes. It handles delegation requests and ensures that the machine stays online to perform the computational tasks required by Checker Nodes.

Both the Owner Portal and Checker Node Client are essential components of the Checker lifecycle. As a node owner, you should always have access to the Owner Portal to manage your nodes as assets. The Checker Node Client can either be run by you or by others (such as node operators, whether friends or a Node-as-a-Service provider).

In contrast, the Operator Portal is an optional tool designed to simplify the work of operators managing multiple Checker Node Clients. It helps ensure that delegation requests are approved or rejected in a timely manner and that all machines are running smoothly. However, it is not essential to the basic functioning of Checker Nodes—you can choose not to use it without impacting normal node operations.