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Physical computing hardware that can be bought and sold within the Mycelium Marketplace using USD Credits.
Mycelium Nodes are physical computing hardware (servers, computers) that can be bought and sold within the TF Marketplace using USD Credits. Users can purchase Mycelium Nodes in two distinct ways: either hosted by the supplier or physically transferred to the buyer.
Buy the Mycelium Node with upfront Credits payment but have it hosted in the supplier's facility. You maintain ownership while the supplier handles physical maintenance.
Ideal for: Buyers without suitable hosting facilities
Buy the Mycelium Node with upfront Credits payment and have it physically shipped to your location. Complete physical control and responsibility for the hardware.
Ideal for: Buyers with their own hosting capabilities
Direct marketplace for physical computing equipment
Buyers gain full ownership of purchased hardware
Market-driven pricing with transparency
All transactions conducted using USD Credits
Hardware specifications verified and rated
Options for hosted or physically transferred hardware
Mycelium Nodes can include various types of computing hardware:
Enterprise-grade rack servers
Repurposed or custom-built desktops
Compact computing devices
Purpose-built hardware for TF Grid farming
Each listing includes detailed specifications:
Aspect | Supplier-Hosted | Physical Transfer |
---|---|---|
Physical Location | Supplier's facility | Buyer's location |
Payment Model | Upfront Credits payment | Upfront Credits payment |
Revenue Sharing | Yes - hoster gets portion of farming revenue | No - buyer keeps 100% of farming revenue |
Maintenance | Handled by supplier | Buyer's responsibility |
Power & Cooling | Provided by supplier | Buyer's responsibility |
Internet Connectivity | Provided by supplier | Buyer's responsibility |
Physical Access | Limited or none | Complete |
Setup Complexity | Minimal (handled by supplier) | Buyer must set up |
Best For | Users without hosting facilities | Users with hosting capabilities |
No intermediaries between hardware sellers and buyers
Facilitates expansion of the TF Grid through hardware redistribution
Gives new life to underutilized hardware
Buyers gain full ownership of their hardware, regardless of hosting location
Choose between hosted or physically transferred hardware based on needs
Connects hardware providers with potential resource providers
Visit the Mycelium Marketplace Mycelium Nodes section to start exploring options.