# FAQs

1. **What is Flow3 Network?**

Flow3 Network is a decentralized infrastructure platform leveraging blockchain and AI technologies to offer wireless freedom and computational power sharing. It enables users to participate in a decentralized ecosystem where they can share bandwidth, GPU resources, and participate in governance.

2. **How does Flow3 Network utilize GPUs?**

Flow3 Network utilizes GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) for various tasks including AI model training, data processing, and computational tasks within its decentralized ecosystem. GPU owners can contribute their computing power and earn tokens as rewards.

3. **How do Node Validators contribute to the Flow3 Network?**

* **Transaction Validation**: Validators process and validate transactions, ensuring that all operations comply with the network's protocols and rules.
* **Data Processing**: They contribute computational resources to handle complex AI computations and large-scale data operations.
* **Network Security**: Validators maintain network security by monitoring and flagging any malicious activity or discrepancies in the network.

4. **What is required to become a Node Validator?**

* **Hardware Requirements**:
  * **CPU**: At least 8 cores
  * **Storage**: 1TB NVMe disk storage
  * **Memory**: 64GB RAM
  * **Network**: 100 Mbps bandwidth
* **Supported Operating Systems**:
  * **Linux**: `linux/arm64`, `linux/x86_64`
  * **MacOS**: `darwin/arm64`, `darwin/x86_64`

5. **How do Node Validators earn rewards?**

* **Staking and Validation**: Validators earn Flow3 tokens by staking and validating transactions, contributing computational power, and supporting network operations.
* **Performance-Based Rewards**: Rewards are based on factors such as uptime, computational contributions, and successful transaction validation.
* **Token Airdrops**: Active validators are eligible for periodic airdrops of additional tokens as part of network growth incentives.

6. **How does Flow3 Network ensure data security and privacy?**

Flow3 Network employs decentralized storage solutions and advanced encryption techniques to secure user data. The decentralized nature of the network reduces single points of failure and enhances data privacy by giving users control over their own data.

7. **How can I participate in Flow3 Network as a validator?**

Validators in Flow3 Network secure the blockchain by operating nodes and validating transactions. Validators earn tokens as rewards for their contributions and may also receive tokens through airdrops.
