> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.inferix.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.inferix.io/worker-node-guide/what-is-worker-node.md).

# What is Worker Node

Worker Node is one of the fundamental components of the Inferix network backend infrastructure:

* **Worker Node:** The most essential component in the network, responsible for the bulk of the network’s rendering and processing tasks. Inferix will mobilize about 100,000 Worker Nodes in total. Workers receive rewards from the network’s service revenue (75% of the Ecosystem Fund). Each Worker must hold a certain amount of $IFX tokens as a penalty fund to ensure they meet Inferix standards.\
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  All worker nodes must be equipped with GPUs .The hardware requirements for them is defined [HERE](/inferix-whitepaper/appendix-c-hardware-requirements-for-nodes.md).<br>
* **Verifier Node:** These nodes ensure the reliability and accuracy of the network. Inferix will have about 25,000 Verifier Nodes, and they are crucial for maintaining the integrity of the system. Unlike Workers, Verifier nodes don’t require heavy hardware and can be run on mobile devices. They receive 7.5% of the $IFX token supply as rewards.<br>
* **Manager Node:** Manager nodes coordinate the overall network and are critical for handling the Proof of Render (PoR) algorithm. Inferix plans to have 2,500 Manager Nodes to manage millions of render jobs daily. The reward pool for Manager Nodes is 1.25% of the $IFX token supply.

***Read more:***

[How do the Worker Node work](/worker-node-guide/what-is-worker-node/how-do-the-worker-node-work.md)

[Worker Node Rewards](/worker-node-guide/what-is-worker-node/worker-node-rewards.md)

[How to run Worker Node](/worker-node-guide/what-is-worker-node/how-to-run-worker-node.md)

[What is the Worker Node License (NFT)](/worker-node-guide/what-is-worker-node/what-is-the-worker-node-license-nft.md)


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