In a decentralized rendering network, trust isn’t automatic — it’s earned, frame by frame. While Worker Nodes handle the rendering, Pictor Checker Nodes ensure that every output is not only complete but also verifiably correct. By verifying each output, they form the foundation of trust between Creators, Workers, and the Network itself.
So, what is a Checker Node — and how can you become part of this trust layer?
What Exactly Is a Checker Node?
Checker Nodes form the trust and validation layer of Pictor’s decentralized compute ecosystem. They act as the network’s quality control, making sure that:
- The final result matches the original job request.
- GPU providers are rewarded fairly for valid work.
- The network maintains transparency and traceability at every step.
By doing this, Checker Nodes make sure that Creators get exactly what they paid for, GPU providers are rewarded fairly, and the Network stays transparent and efficient.
To join this layer, you need a special kind of access pass: a Checker Node NFT.
Checker Node NFT: Your Access Pass to Pictor’s Validation Layer
Every Checker Node is represented by a Checker Node NFT, which acts as your license to participate in Pictor’s validation layer. Owning one officially makes you part of the network’s trust and verification system.
Checker Node NFTs come in six levels — Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Titanium, and Iridium — each representing a different commitment level, staking power, and potential reward.
Higher-level NFTs mean higher staking weights and better rewards.
Staking: How Rewards Work
Once you own a Checker Node NFT, you can stake it into the corresponding Checker Node (e.g., a Gold NFT goes into the Gold Node).
Staking connects your NFT to the network’s validation process, allowing it to actively contribute to network security and reliability — and start generating rewards.
There are two main reward streams:
🔸 Block RewardsÂ
Every staked NFT earns fixed block rewards in $PICTOR tokens (before TGE, these are distributed as sPICTOR). These rewards are distributed on a weekly epoch basis:
Rewards scale with NFT levels, staked quantity, and staking duration.
- The higher the NFT level, the higher the estimated APR
- The more NFTs staked, the more rewards earned
- The longer the NFT stays staked, the more rewards are generated
This block reward serves as a baseline incentive for securing the network, creating a steady yield for those who help maintain trust and reliability across every rendered job.
For more details on how weekly block rewards are calculated, visit the Checker Node Rewards Calculation.
🔸 Shared Revenue
In the next phase, Pictor will introduce dual staking — where Checker Node operators can stake both their NFT and $PICTOR tokens. This system will unlock shared network revenue from verified rendering jobs across the network.
Get Started
🔹 Ready to join and earn?
- Purchase a Checker Node NFT at https://nft-sale.pictor.network/
- Stake your NFT at app.pictor.network/checker-node
- Follow detailed steps in the Pictor Checker Node Staking Guide
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