NODE RUNNER GUIDE

Welcome, Node Runner.

You are now part of the decentralized infrastructure that powers the Canary Network. By running a node, you help secure private communications and earn $CRED rewards.

            
            Privacy Guarantee: Your node acts as a "blind relay". It passes encrypted packets without ever seeing the content, sender, or receiver.
        

How It Works

The Canary Node Protocol is designed to be lightweight enough to run on mobile devices and low-power hardware (like Raspberry Pi).

Background Service: The node runs silently in the background, using minimal battery (< 3% daily impact on average).
Operator Character: Your node is represented by an RPG character (Bluefoot, Human, etc.) that "explores" the network.
Proof of Relay: When your node successfully routes a message, it generates a cryptographic proof to claim rewards.

Setup Guide

Download the App

Get the Canary Messenger app from the Solana dApp Store or Google Play.

Create Your Profile

Set up your decentralized identity. This creates your wallet and unique Node ID.

Activate Node Mode

Go to Settings > Node Status and toggle "Run Node". You will see your connection status turn green.

Tokenomics & Rewards ($CRED)

The Canary economy is built on fair distribution. There is no VC pre-sale. Rewards are earned by contributing to the network.

            Total Supply: 100,000,000 CRED
            
                    40% (40M) - Node Questing

                    Reserved for node runners. Distributed daily based on uptime and relay activity.
                
                    20% (20M) - Community & Airdrop

                    For early adopters, beta testers, and the Solana ecosystem.
                
                    40% (40M) - Team & Development

                    Funds operations, engineering, and long-term treasury.

Halving Schedule

Rewards are deflationary. The earlier you join, the higher the rewards.

Phase	Total Distributed	Base Reward (Daily)
Genesis (Current)	0 - 5,000,000	10 CRED / day
Phase 2	5M - 10M	5 CRED / day
Phase 3	10M - 15M	2.5 CRED / day

Bonus Multipliers

Maximize your earnings with these active bonuses:

NEW

Subdomain Owner Bonus (2x)

Users who own a .canarymessenger subdomain (e.g., quark.canarymessenger) automatically receive a 2x Multiplier on all base rewards.

The system automatically checks your wallet for ownership daily.

Relay Bonus

Earn +0.5 CRED for every verified message packet your node relays.

FAQ

Does this drain my battery?

No. The protocol is optimized for "burst" activity. It sleeps when not needed. On a standard phone, it consumes less power than scrolling Twitter for 5 minutes.

Do I need to keep the app open?

No. Once activated, the background service handles everything. You just need an active internet connection.