> 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 $AI3 ## Running an operator node Anyone with a sufficiently powerful computer can pledge compute to the Autonomys Network in exchange for [$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). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://academy.autonomys.xyz/auto-suite/spaceacres-cli/operators.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.