Frequently Asked Questions
General
What is Priva?
Priva is a node-farming protocol where you earn PRIVA tokens by providing computational resources (running a node) or liquidity (locking ETH/BNB/SOL/BTC). It also includes a gamified daily farming layer for casual users.
Is Priva live?
Yes. The network is in mainnet beta. The dashboard is available at privanet.dev and nodes can register and earn from day one.
When is TGE (Token Generation Event)?
TGE date will be announced through official channels (Telegram, Twitter). Points accumulated before TGE convert to PRIVA at the event.
Nodes
How much can I earn per day?
Earnings depend on your tier, uptime, and the number of active nodes. In Generation 1 (under 1,000 nodes), daily earnings per Elite node can be significant. Check the dashboard for current estimates based on your configuration.
Can I run a node on a home internet connection?
Technically yes, but we recommend a VPS for the best uptime and reliability. Home connections often have dynamic IPs and NAT issues that complicate P2P connectivity on port 8336.
What happens if my node goes offline?
Your uptime percentage drops. Rewards are proportional to uptime — 95% uptime earns 95% of the maximum reward for that window. There is no penalty beyond reduced earnings.
Can I run multiple nodes?
Yes. Each node requires a separate server, a separate passphrase, and must be registered individually in the dashboard.
Is there a minimum uptime requirement?
Nodes below 80% uptime in a given window earn proportionally reduced rewards. There's no hard cutoff — the formula is linear.
Technical
What port does the node use?
Port 8336 for both TCP and UDP. Both must be open in your firewall.
I can't connect peers. What's wrong?
- Check that port 8336 is open (
sudo ufw allow 8336/tcp && sudo ufw allow 8336/udp) - Verify the port is accessible externally using
nc -zv your-ip 8336 - Ensure your VPS provider's security group (if applicable) also allows 8336
- Check the node logs for connection errors
How do I update the node?
docker compose pull
docker compose up -d
Can I migrate my node to a new server?
Yes. Copy /opt/privanet/data/keystore.json to the new server. Your node identity is preserved. Then run the new server normally.
Rewards & Tokens
When do rewards arrive?
Rewards are calculated daily and accumulate in your dashboard balance. You can claim them to your wallet once per week (claim periods announced through governance).
What wallets are supported?
Any EVM-compatible wallet via WalletConnect: MetaMask, Coinbase Wallet, Rabby, Rainbow, and more.
Are there fees?
No platform fees. Standard Ethereum/BSC network gas fees apply when claiming tokens.
Security
Is my node passphrase stored anywhere?
No. The passphrase exists only in your .env file on your server. Priva never has access to it. The passphrase encrypts your local keystore.json file.
What happens if I lose my passphrase?
Your node identity cannot be recovered. You can create a new node (new passphrase + new init), but the old node's registration and accumulated rewards are lost. Back up your passphrase securely.
Can Priva access my server?
No. The node-client is open source. It communicates only via the Priva API for registration and heartbeat reporting. It does not grant any remote access to your server.