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Acurast Processors

Acurast Processors are the infrastructure providers for Acurast's decentralized serverless cloud. Processors provide the compute power of their phone and are used by developers to run their Deployments.

Processor Lite​

Provide compute with your phone and join Acurast's decentralized Cloud.

Install the Acurast Processor Lite application to get started.

Google Play ↗

Processor Core​

Provide compute with a dedicated phone, completely locked down and setup as a compute provider and join Acurast's decentralized Cloud.

Factory reset your phone, install the Acurast Processor to get started.

Acurast Console ↗

Rewards​

  • Bootstrapping: Earn 250 cACU each month in Bootstrapping Rewards. Run your Processor, connected to the internet, for a month and earn 250 cACU in bootstrapping rewards. You will earn a fraction of the full reward each hour.
  • Deployments: Earn cACU when your compute power is used by developers. Developers that deploy to the Acurast Cloud provide a reward for the compute power used. When your Processor has been selected, you’ll receive part of that reward.
  • Cloud Rebellion: Join the Cloud Rebellion and harvest MIST ☁️ points. Become a Rebel and cloud-harvest MIST (points) by completing quests, onboarding Processors, and inviting others to join the Rebellion.

Make sure to check out if your phone is on the list of recommended phones.

Android​

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Recommended Phones ↗

If the device is not supports at least Android 11, try to set it up and give us feedback on Discord or Telegram, if you were successful.

If the device is rooted, the access to the Trusted Execution Environment will become void and the device is no longer elligible for Deployments and rewards.

iOS​

Support for iOS phones is currently in development and will be released shortly.

FAQ​

Why Phones?​

When it comes to compute, phones are powerful and underestimated. These devices stand their ground in comparison with server hardware of data centers but are more affordable in acquisition cost and especially in running cost due to the lower energy consumption. With your contribution, making them the perfect contender to disrupt the entire Cloud industry.

What is the difference between Acurast Processor Core and Lite?​

Acurast Processor Core is meant for dedicated phones with the only purpose of providing compute to Acurast, completely locked down.

Whereas Lite is more flexible, can be installed on your everyday phone and activated to provide compute when it’s feasible for you.

If you have a phone that you don’t need any more for anything else, go with Core.

Is there a difference in rewards from Acurast Processor Core and Lite?​

  • The boostrapping reward, is the same on both versions, as long as your phone is connected to the internet, and the Processor application app is running, you’ll get a share of the rewards.
  • The difference comes into play for developer rewards. Developers can decide if they want to deploy on Core and Lite devices, or only on Core devices. Developers will want to utilize the first option for shorter deployments or by utilizing features of Lite e.g., a lot of different device locations and the second option for longer running deployments.

Lite​

What is Acurast Processor Lite?​

The Acurast Processor Lite joins the decentralized Acurast Cloud, providing the compute power of your phone. Developers in turn can deploy their applications to that Cloud and ultimately your phone.

Why do I need to setup an “Android Work” profile?​

The Acurast Processor Lite leverages the advantages of the Android operating system by using the “Work” profile, a second profile that is completely independent from your private profile. By keeping your private profile separate from the one that provides compute, you’ll get the best security and have no impact on your privacy.

Who manages the “Android Work” profile?​

You do, you’re in complete control, your device is connected to the decentralized Acurast protocol (Acurast Canary) and controlled by you. In no shape or form any individuals have access to your phone to install other applications in that Work profile or make changes to it.

I’m already running other Processors, can I manage them all with one account?​

Yes, most likely you’ve connected a wallet to the Acurast Console, follow these steps:

  1. Go to the Acurast Console and select “Add New Device” to create a new QR code
  2. Install Acurast Processor Lite from the Google Play store on the phone
  3. Open Lite and select “Connect to Console”
  4. Scan the QR code
  5. Complete the setup process, Lite is now connected to the Console

How do I uninstall Acurast Processor Lite?​

Because Lite uses the Android work profile, you’ll have to first remove the profile completely to be able to uninstall the app from your device completely.

If you have setup Lite with “Get Started”, without a connection to your Acurast Console, make sure that you backup your secret before removing the app, otherwise you will lose access to you earned cACU.

Uninstalling Processor Lite:

  1. Follow the steps here ↗
  2. Uninstall the Lite app

Core​

How do I install Acurast Processor Core?​

  1. Get one of the recommended devices
  2. Factory reset the phone
  3. Head over to the Acurast Console and connect your wallet
  4. Claim some cACU from the faucet with “Fund Account”
  5. Select “Add New Device” and sign the message with your wallet
  6. Take your phone and tap five to eight times on the start screen, the QR scanner should open
  7. Scan the QR code from the Console
  8. Complete the setup process
  9. That’s it. You’re providing compute now, keep the device powered up and connected to the internet