# Running and Delegating Nubila Validator Nodes

Validator nodes are the backbone of Nubila’s Physical Perception Layer, responsible for validating real-world signals and securing their on-chain settlement. Operators can choose to run nodes directly or delegate participation through trusted providers.

#### Self-Run Nodes

* Lightweight Deployment: Run a node on low-end hardware or VPS using Nubila’s simple software package (Web UI, CLI, or Docker).
* Full Control: Directly manage your node, monitor uptime, and participate in consensus.
* Flexible Options: Suitable for both individual enthusiasts and enterprises looking to engage directly with the validation process.

#### Delegated Nodes

* Node-as-a-Service (NaaS): Partner with providers such as Animoca, Luganodes, and NodeOps to run nodes on your behalf.
* Hands-Free Operation: NaaS providers handle the technical workload — setup, monitoring, and maintenance — while you still earn validator rewards.
* Accessible Participation: Lowers the barrier for contributors who want exposure to rewards without technical complexity.

#### Earning Rewards

* Mining Rewards Pool: 22.5% of the $NUBI supply is dedicated to validator node mining, ensuring long-term incentives.
* Tiered Output: Cloud, Rainy, and Sunny nodes earn different levels of daily rewards, proportional to their role in the validation process.
* Future Delegation: Delegators will be able to stake behind validators and share rewards, creating broader community participation.

Validator nodes are not just infrastructure — they are the trust anchors of Nubila’s oracle network, ensuring that data from decentralized weather stations becomes accurate, validated, and usable across AI, finance, and global industries.

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