> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://academy.autonomys.xyz/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://academy.autonomys.xyz/auto-suite/spaceacres-cli/operators.md).

# Operators | Compute to Earn $AI3

An overview of running an operator node

## Running an operator node

Anyone with a sufficiently powerful computer can pledge compute to the Autonomys Network in exchange for [$AI3 transaction fees](/autonomys-network/rewards-and-fees.md). Operator nodes validate and execute transactions on [decoupled execution (DecEx) domains](/autonomys-network/decoupled-execution.md) sharing the security of the [farmer](/auto-suite/spaceacres-cli/farmers.md)-maintained consensus chain. Operators (and [nominators](/auto-suite/block-explorer-and-staking-interface/nominators.md)) [stake](/autonomys-network/decoupled-execution/staking.md) $AI3 to their node which is slashed if they are dishonest, providing crypto-economic security by disincentivizing bad actors. Fees incentivize operators to maintain high standards of reliability and efficiency in transaction processing as part of a self-sustaining ecosystem.

## Command Line Interface (CLI)

To check the hardware requirements for running an operator node, and to get started via CLI, visit our [operator documentation](http://docs.autonomys.xyz/staking/operator/register).


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