Every session served this August was a real person, somewhere in the world, trying to play a game.
And a NANO node operator made it happen.
Behind the scenes, the network was alive:
4,169 total sessions were up and running.
1,288 player routes connected people to actual hardware.
39 individual Nanos stepped up to carry the load.
1,125 kilometers was the average distance between a player and their host node.
These numbers aren't just telemetry, they represent a massive shift. We are moving away from the abstract idea of "decentralized compute" and into real-world utility. When someone hits Play, the network doesn't rely on a massive, distant data center. It relies on you.
What this means for node operators:
Your location counts: A player 1,000 km away gets a drastically better experience when a local NANO lights up nearby. The denser our map gets, the smoother the experience is for everyone.
Uptime is opportunity: Demand happens organically. When your node is live, it joins the pool. When it’s off, the route passes you by.
It’s no longer theoretical: You aren't just holding a piece of hardware; you are hosting actual human experiences.
We’ve officially crossed the line from nodes that simply exist on a network to nodes that actively serve people.
Keep your machines plugged in, stay online, and let's keep building this infrastructure together.
YOM Town Hall Episode 95 is TODAY!
Special guests:
👤 @Rohan_Solanki(YOM CTO)
👤 Dirk (YOM Developer)
Tech update
Going behind the scenes our monitoring system & how we target improvements where they make the most impact.
📅 Friday, August 28
⏰ 4:00PM UTC
📺 Live on X, YouTube & LinkedIn
Don't miss it!
Here’s how the token side works: every single compute transaction on the network settles in $YOM.
Operator handles a workload -> session finishes -> payment clears on-chain.
Plus, 5% burns automatically on every settlement. Network usage goes up, supply goes down.
"What happens when I actually want to use my PC?"
The NANO pauses instantly.
The exact second you need your machine back, it's 100% yours again.
You pick the hours and set the priority.
You’re always in full control zero compromises.