Preview of the Xandeum pNode Portal: Key Updates from Blockchain Bernie's Video

Hello, Xandeum community! This blog post is based on Blockchain Bernie's recent video (Episode 424). In the video, Bernie and Brad share exciting news about the Xandeum project. They preview the new pNode Portal. This post uses simple English to make it easy to read. We want to help all community members understand the updates.

Community Engagement and Super Team Winners

First, Bernie thanks the community for recent activity. There were several DAO proposals in the Xandeum Discord. This shows great involvement from everyone.

The Super Team competition had strong participation:

* 147 entries in the non-pro section.

* About 40 entries in the pro section.

Bernie knows competitions are hard. Many people put in a lot of time and effort. The team reviewed all submissions, but they could not check every detail. They picked winners based on what they saw. Bernie says it is possible some others deserved to win too. But the decisions are final.

If anyone has proof of cheating (like copying code), please share it. No such proof came up. Bernie encourages everyone to apply again for future bounties. He feels for those who did not win and suggests adding "honorable mentions" next time.

Introducing the pNode Portal

The main focus is the new pNode Portal. It is live now at pnodes.xandeum.network. This is an important step for Xan staking and storage income (StowInc).

Key features:

* Connect your wallet to see your pNodes.

* View your DevNet pNodes and NFTs.

* Set a rewards wallet (you can change it anytime).

Right now, it shows DevNet pNodes. Mainnet pNodes will appear soon. If you lost your old key pair, you can re-register with a new one.

The Owner-Manager Model

This is a big new feature. pNode owners can delegate running the pNode to a manager. It is like owning a small company and hiring someone to manage it.

* Owners: People who want to invest in pNodes but not run them.

* Managers: Experts in infrastructure who run pNodes for a commission.

Managers charge a commission from StowInc (not from DevNet rewards). Owners can choose managers from a list.

The list shows:

* Commission rate.

* Number of pNodes they manage.

* Website, Discord, and Telegram for contact.

To become a manager:

1. Go to pnodes.xandeum.network/manager.

2. Connect your wallet.

3. Set your commission (e.g., 10%).

4. Add your website, Discord, and Telegram.

5. Submit and wait for Xandeum Foundation approval (via multisig).

Approved managers appear in the list. You can update your details later, but old commissions stay for existing pNodes.

If you do not choose a manager, run your pNode yourself using the local xandminer interface.

How It Works After Registration

* Owners select a manager and confirm on-chain.

* Managers see the request in their portal.

* Managers set up hardware, install software, and add the pub key.

* Owners see the pub key and credits start to accrue.

For Mainnet:

* NFTs will give multipliers for StoInc.

* No licenses needed like in DevNet.

Upcoming Features: StowInc and Xan Staking

StoInc and XAND staking are almost ready. The team tested StoInc on a testnet. It will soon work on DevNet and Mainnet.

* StoInc: Apps pay for storage, and pNodes earn income.

* XAND Staking: Stake XAND tokens to pNodes.

The team will announce when they go live (hopefully in 1-2 weeks). There will be a grace period (about 2 weeks) to set up.

If you have XAND tokens locked in the DAO, start unlocking now. This way, you can stake them soon.

Answers to Community Questions

From the live chat:

* Alpha Mainnet NFT Boost: Details are in past notes/videos. Check them for the exact factor.

* Alpha Mainnet NFTs: One per Mainnet pNode (not per manager wallet).

* When to Operate for NFT: Start after the announcement. There will be a deadline with support in channels.

* Moving Nodes: Do not move between DevNet and Mainnet. Use new hardware for Mainnet. The portal will show both soon.

* Manager Access: Managers need SSH access to run pNodes. Trust is key. Pay extra if they provide hardware. A market for managers will grow, with tools for reputation.

If you see issues in the portal, report them. It is live for testing.