CARV’s Node Sale: Revolutionizing Data Ownership in Gaming and AI

CARV
6 min readApr 26, 2024

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Revolutionizing the Data Economy with Decentralized Nodes

Envision a world where you are not just a source of data, but a beneficiary of its value. CARV is opening up data monetization for everyone, putting the power in your hands.

As we introduce our node sale, CARV is paving the way for a decentralized internet where your data is not only protected but also profitable. Our commitment is to a decentralized, user-owned internet where your data doesn’t just exist — it generates value for you.

Why Nodes?

Nodes form the backbone of decentralized networks, offering a robust solution against centralized control and data monopolization. By joining as a CARV verifier node, you directly ensure the integrity and security of data transactions on our network.

What is a CARV Node?

Verifier nodes are lightweight nodes managed by the community. They play a crucial role in maintaining the protocol’s integrity, thereby enhancing its trustworthiness and security. Currently, these nodes primarily check TEE attestations on-chain, verifying that the results are reliable and that the process maintains the privacy of user data.

A CARV Node is not just a technological tool; it’s a stake in the future of the internet.

Are you ready to become an active participant in the data economy, not just an observer? Step into a future where you control, manage, and profit from data with CARV, the largest modular data layer for gaming and AI.

To learn more about how a CARV Node operates, visit CARV Protocol Verifier Node Explained in our whitepaper.

Benefits of Running a CARV Node

  • Reward Opportunities: Earn a significant share of the network’s rewards, with 25% of CARV tokens distributed to node verifiers
  • Decentralization: Contribute to a truly decentralized data economy that respects user autonomy and privacy.
  • Influence: Have a voice in the CARV community, helping shape the network’s evolution and governance.

Join the Revolution

  • The Verifier Node will start at USD 499. We’re releasing 100,000 nodes available for purchase. Gain early access and preferential pricing through our whitelist system.
  • Whitelist Privileges: Secure your node at the best rates by getting whitelisted.
  • Key dates to mark on your calendar:

Whitelist Node Sale Launch: June 3rd, 2024, at 10 AM UTC+0 (available for 2 days)

Public Node Sale Launch: June 5th, 2024, at 10 AM UTC+0

  • Tier list: Detailed information about different node tiers and benefits is available below.

How to Get Whitelisted?

For Everyone:

Choose Any One of the Following Methods:

  1. Sign Up for the Waitlist: Just visit https://node.carv.io/ and register to join our waitlist. This alone makes you eligible to participate in the raffle for a chance to win a whitelist spot. Invite friends and climb the leaderboard to win a tier 1 to tier 6 whitelist and share a 50K USDT reward.
  2. Participate in Special Events: Keep an eye out for exclusive whitelist opportunities during special events on CARV Play and the SOUL Drop. Participating in these events gives you another chance to earn a whitelist spot.

For Influencers and Community Leaders (KOLs):

If you have a substantial following or network, you have a chance to secure your whitelist spot directly by completing our KOL form. This process is designed specifically for influencers and community leaders. Exclusive benefits for KOLs include receiving a unique referral code that enhances your rewards as you help us expand our community.

👉 Fill out the KOL form here

For Core Contributor:

The CARV community has grown significantly over two years. We value our members’ continuous contributions and are grateful to the Guardians for their crucial role in this expansion. In this Node Sale, we are providing T1 to T8 Whitelist Allocations for Early Contributors. Here are the details

If you meet the criteria, please visit https://play.carv.io/events/49e4b460-4f4c-5421-9c79-df5a0d588036/detail to mint a badge on CARV Play. Successfully minting the badge confirms your whitelist status. Use the wallet you intend to buy nodes with to mint the badge, as this will be your whitelist wallet for node purchases.

Note:

  1. Each user can only get one whitelist spot for buying one node during this event. If you qualify for multiple tiers, you will receive the highest tier whitelist. For instance, if you qualify for both tier 1 and tier 3, you will only receive the tier 1 whitelist.
  2. If an NFT is required, make sure the wallet holding the NFT is linked to your CARV Play account. Use this linked account for minting. Examples of such NFTs include the Pass Level 20 NFT, Dragon Treasure NFT, and .Play Name Service.
  3. The snapshot for this event is taken at 23:59:59 on 2024/04/24, and only user data prior to this timestamp will be included.

(Disclaimer: Please note, being whitelisted does not guarantee a node purchase. It’s first come, first served.)

CARV Node’s Up-to-100% Buyback Program

From 6 months post TGE, node license holders have 7 days to participate in the Program. It works like this:

  • 100% buyback with $CARV, value equivalent to the price of nodes denominated in USDT at the time of node purchase. 30-day linear vesting from time of buyback.
  • Alternatively, an 80% ETH buyback, effective immediately.

Eligibility: Node license holders who have maintained 70% or higher participation rate, and have not redeemed any veCARV rewards to $CARV (veCARV is a non-transferable token primarily used for protocol governance) will be eligible for the buyback program.

To ensure transparency and security, CARV is integrating the 100% buyback program into smart contracts and collaborating with reputable, top-tier third-party auditors.

10,000,000 $CARV is allocated from treasury to ensure a 100% buyback with a 30-day linear vesting period. Node license holders will keep all airdrops prior to participation in the Program.

Learn More About Up-to-100% Buyback Program: https://medium.com/carv-official/carv-nodes-up-to-100-buyback-program-chaperone-the-node-launch-fostering-a-decentralized-9fa0353e475f

The Power of CARV

Proven Demand and Robust Partnerships:

  • Esteemed Clients and Collaborators: CARV partners with top-tier global gaming and AI companies, including those valued over $100 billion, alongside major cloud providers, solidifying its role as the largest modular data layer in these industries.
  • Impressive On-Chain Performance: With over 5.7 million on-chain attestations, CARV’s technology is proven reliable and widely adopted.

Strategic Investments and Recognition:

  • Capital Influx: Supported by $20M in investments from investors including Temasek Holdings Vertex Ventures (Investor of Binance, Grab, etc), HashKey Capital, ConsenSys (Behind Metamask, Linea), Tribe Capital, IOSG, OKX Ventures, MARBLEX (Netmarble’s web3 arm), YGG SEA, LiquidX (Pixelmon), the Sandbox and more. CARV is well-equipped to drive its vision of decentralized, user-owned internet
  • Recognition and Awards: As the winner of the BNBChain Incubation Program, CARV is acknowledged across major blockchain networks like opBNB, Ronin, Linea, zkSync and more for its innovative blockchain solutions. With over 780 partners, including prominent names like Apeiron, Illuvium, Pixelmon, Sandbox, and Electronic Arts, CARV solidifies its leadership position in the gaming and AI industries.

Extensive Network and Community Engagement:

  • Multichain Leader: CARV maintains a Daily Unique Active Wallet (UAW) count of 830K across multiple chains, achieving the highest UAW on zkSync and Linea, second highest on Ronin, and top 3 on opBNB. This performance demonstrates CARV’s prominent role in user engagement and network activity.
  • User Base and Social Presence: With 2.5 million registered users and 900K unique CARV ID holders, CARV shows significant market penetration and trust. CARV also entertains a vibrant community, with 379K Twitter followers and 226K Discord members.

Join us now, and be part of reshaping the internet into a decentralized, secure, and profitable space for everyone.

If you have any further questions, please refer to our FAQ page for better understanding.

About CARV

CARV is building the modular data layer for gaming and AI, unlocking innovation with access to comprehensive, high-quality data while empowering individuals with data self-sovereignty.

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