Erebrus Nexus Node

The Erebrus Nexus Node is a high-performance node designed for AI workloads, application orchestration, and decentralized VPN. Unlike the Beacon Node, which primarily functions as a VPN relay, Nexus Nodes provide AI Agent hosting, firewall deployment, and global DNS assignment for applications deployed by users.

Overview

Running a Nexus Node allows you to earn rewards for sharing compute and storage resources, supporting decentralized AI coordination and censorship-resistant applications. Operators must have a static IP and a wildcard domain to enable seamless deployment and connectivity. While a home lab setup is possible, cloud deployment is recommended for performance and reliability.

By hosting a Nexus Node, you help build a resilient AI coordination layer, enabling users to deploy AI agents, self-hosted apps like Nextcloud, and privacy-enhancing tools.

Prerequisites

Hardware Requirements

• Operating System: Linux
• Minimum Hardware Requirements:
  • 8GB RAM (Recommended: 16GB+)
  • 4 vCPUs (Recommended: 8 vCPUs)
  • 200GB+ SSD storage (Recommended: 500GB+ for AI Agents hosting)
  • Static IP required
  • Domain and Wildcard domain (for App Orchestration & DDNS Assignment)

Network Requirements

• Incoming traffic allowed on ports:
  • 51820 (WireGuard VPN)
  • 9002 (LibP2P peer discovery)
  • 443 & 80 (Web applications & API access)
• A stable, high-bandwidth internet connection (preferably wired)
• Basic familiarity with command-line interface (CLI)
• Node Wallet (valid mnemonic on the supported chain) for on-chain registration and checkpoint

Deployment Options

Cloud Deployment (Recommended)

Nexus Nodes require higher computing power, making cloud deployment preferable. Here's an estimated monthly cost based on recommended specifications:

Cloud Provider	Instance Type	CPU	RAM	Storage	Static IP	Estimated Cost
Hetzner	AX41	8 vCPUs	16GB	512GB SSD	✅ Included	~$50/month
AWS EC2	t3.xlarge	4 vCPUs	16GB	500GB SSD	✅ $5 extra	~$90/month
DigitalOcean	General Droplet	8 vCPUs	16GB	500GB SSD	✅ $5 extra	~$80/month
Vultr	High-Performance	8 vCPUs	16GB	500GB SSD	✅ Included	~$60/month

Requirements

• License Fee: A Node License NFT is required to run a Nexus Node
• Staking Requirement: Currently $0 USD (subject to change based on demand & supply)
• Revenue Model: Earn rewards for both:
  • Enabling encrypted, censorship-resistant VPN
  • Hosting AI Agents & decentralized apps

Installation

1. Install Node Software

   # If running as regular user:
   sudo bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NetSepio/nexus/main/install.sh)
   
   # If running as root:
   bash <(curl -s https://raw.githubusercontent.com/NetSepio/nexus/main/install.sh)

2. Configure Node Parameters

   • Set up public IP and wildcard domain
   • Choose resource allocation for AI compute & app hosting
   • Configure firewall settings for security

3. Verification Process

   • Ensure all necessary ports are open
   • Test AI workload execution & VPN reachability

Maintenance & Monitoring

• Update your node software regularly for performance & security patches
• Monitor system usage (CPU, RAM, storage) to ensure smooth operation
• Use logging tools to track AI task execution & app deployments

Security Considerations

• Protect your Node Operator account mnemonic
• Keep SSH secure
• Regularly update node software and dependencies
• Monitor system resources and logs

Additional Resources

• Erebrus Documentation
• Support Discord

License

This project requires a Node License NFT to operate.