Setting up Nodes
Step-by-step guides to set up and configure Nym mix nodes
What are Nym Nodes?
The Nym mixnet is powered by three types of nodes that ensure secure and private communication:
Mix Nodes: Core components that mix and anonymize packets of data.
Entry Gateways: Connect users to the mixnet.
Exit Gateways: Forward packets to their intended destinations.
Benefits of Running a Nym Node
Enable Privacy
Encrypt data packets, add micro-timing delays, and create cover traffic to make internet activity untraceable
Earn Rewards
Operators are rewarded in NYM tokens based on the work their nodes perform
Join the Decentralized Network
Contribute to the global mixnet operated by 775+ Nym node operators in 74 countries
Network Performance Overview
Active Nodes
VPN Gateways
Operating countries
Operator Resources and Advanced Tools
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