Ensuring Node is Operational

Confirming your Fry Node is Working (Rewards Decentralization/ Storage Validator/ Storage Decentralization)

After setting up your Fry Node, follow these steps to ensure it is functioning properly:


Note About the User Interface (GUI)

Step 1 : Opt-In to fNODE and Fry 2.0 (Fry 2.0 is used if you want to verify the node for higher rewards)

  • Open your Algorand wallet (e.g., Pera Wallet or Defly).

  • Search for fNODE and Fry 2.0 tokens by their asset IDs.

  • Complete the opt-in process to ensure your wallet can send PoC transactions.


Step 2 : Check Proof of Connectivity (PoC)

  • Every hour, your node will send out a Proof of Connectivity (PoC) transaction.

  • These transactions will appear in your wallet as 0.0 fNODE.

  • Verify your wallet activity:

    • Open your wallet and look for hourly transactions of 0.0 fNODE sent from your node.


Manually Test PoC Transactions

If you want to manually verify that PoC is functioning:

  1. Navigate to the Connectivity Validation folder :

  • Storage Decentralization Node : C:/users/*yourusername*/Documents/Fry Storage Decentralization Node/Connectivity Validation/

  • Rewards Decentralization Node : C:/users/*yourusername*/Documents/Fry Rewards Decentralization Node/Connectivity Validation/

  • Storage Validator Node : C:/users/*yourusername*/Documents/Fry Storage Validator Node/Connectivity Validation/

  1. Locate and double-click on POC.BAT

  2. Check your wallet for a new 0.0 fNODE transaction :


Troubleshooting Missing PoC Transactions

If you do not see PoC transactions in your wallet after one hour:

  1. Confirm Token Opt-In

    • Double-check that you have opted into the fNODE token in your wallet.

  2. Check Wallet Balance

    • Ensure you have at least 5 ALGO to cover transaction fees.

  3. Review Node Status

    • Verify that your node is powered on and connected to the internet.

  4. Inspect Configurations by navigating to the Connectivity Validation folder :

  • Storage Decentralization Node : C:/users/*yourusername*/Documents/Fry Storage Decentralization Node/Connectivity Validation/

  • Rewards Decentralization Node : C:/users/*yourusername*/Documents/Fry Rewards Decentralization Node/Connectivity Validation/

  • Storage Validator Node : C:/users/*yourusername*/Documents/Fry Storage Validator Node/Connectivity Validation/

  1. Open config.json and check your wallet seed phrase:

  • Ensure there’s only one space between words and no extra characters like commas or symbols.


Still Not Working?

If you continue to experience issues, follow these additional steps:

  1. Run the Installer Again

    • Locate the installer file you downloaded.

    • Run the installer, which will prompt you to uninstall the existing software as it is already installed.

    • Proceed with the uninstall process and then reinstall the software by running the installer file again.

  2. Re-Enter Miner Keys and Passphrase

    • During reinstallation, carefully enter your miner keys and 25-word passphrase.

    • Ensure there are no typos, and each word has one space between with no extra characters.

  3. Test PoC Again

    • After reinstalling, monitor your wallet activity for the next PoC transaction.

    • Alternatively, manually run the POC.BAT file in the Connectivity Validation folder to verify if 0.0 fNODE transactions are being sent.

If the issue persists, join our Discord Community and open a ticket in our help-desk channel.


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