Overview

Computors

A Computor in the Qubic system is a specialized node designed to execute tasks, ranging from running smart contracts to facilitating transactions on the spectrum. Unlike traditional blockchain systems where Miners verify and add transactions, Computors in the Qubic ecosystem bear a broader scope of duties. They are instrumental in executing tasks, participating in decentralized quorum-based decision making and maintaining the tokenomic equilibrium of the network.

Key Features:

• Role in maintaining and ensuring network's decentralized nature.
• Allocation of a portion of newly minted Qubic Units (QUs) each epoch for their overall network participation.
• Involvement in essential network voting and decision-making processes.

Limitation: There is a fixed upper limit of 676 Computors operating in the Qubic network at any given time, ensuring optimal performance and streamlined decision-making. A weekly score ranking based on solutions deliverd by their Miners determines the top 451 performing Computors, who maintain their status, while the remaining 225 spots are filled from the pool of Candidates and lower-ranking Computors each epoch.

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Challenges of Running a Computor in Qubic:

• Operates on bare metal, requiring UEFI control.
• Regular compilation of qubic.cpp every epoch.
• Continuous system updates.
• Need for backup systems to ensure consistent ticking.
• Competition: Must outperform candidates with enough mining power assigned to your IDs to retain spot.

Running a Computor demands technical expertise and constant vigilance. Ensure you're prepared for these challenges if considering operating one!

It's essential for any participant or observer in the Qubic network to understand this fundamental distinction between Miners and Computors. As we progress into this new era of Qubic, the roles and responsibilities of these Computors will undoubtedly become increasingly important.