Getting Started
Welcome to BlackSkye. Here's how to install and get your GPU monetizing in minutes:
npm install -g blackskye-node
Setup
Run the config wizard to set up your hardware:
blackskye-node setup
Configure your wallet address to receive payments:
blackskye-node config --wallet YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS
API Reference
POST /api/nodes/register
{
"hardware_id": "abc123",
"location": "us-west",
"specs": {
"gpu_model": "RTX 4090",
"vram": "24GB",
"cuda_cores": 16384
}
}
GET /api/nodes/status
POST /api/nodes/toggle
FAQ
Q: How are jobs assigned?
A: Jobs are assigned based on your reputation score, hardware capabilities, geographic location, and current network performance.
Q: How do I get paid?
A: Weekly payouts via your selected wallet (ETH, USDC, or BTC). Minimum payout threshold is $10 USD equivalent.
Q: What GPUs are supported?
A: We support all NVIDIA cards with 8GB+ VRAM (GTX 1070 and up) and AMD cards RX 5700 and newer. CUDA 11.7+ is required for NVIDIA GPUs.
Q: How much can I earn?
A: Earnings vary based on your hardware specs, uptime, and job availability. Most users earn $0.50-$3.00 per day per GPU, with high-end cards earning more.
Q: Will this affect my gaming performance?
A: You can set BlackSkye to pause automatically when other applications need your GPU. When you're not gaming, BlackSkye will resume processing jobs.
Q: Is my data safe?
A: Yes, BlackSkye uses end-to-end encryption and sandboxed environments. We cannot access your personal data or files. All workloads are isolated and securely managed.
Q: Can I run BlackSkye on multiple machines?
A: Yes, you can install and run BlackSkye on as many devices as you own. Each device will have its own dashboard and earnings tracked separately.
Q: What's the power consumption impact?
A: Power usage varies by workload, but typically your GPU will operate at 60-80% of its maximum power draw. You can set power limits in the configuration.
Q: How often can I withdraw my earnings?
A: Automatic weekly payouts occur every Friday. You can also manually initiate a withdrawal anytime your balance exceeds the minimum threshold.
Troubleshooting
Q: My node isn't receiving any jobs
A: Check your internet connection, firewall settings, and ensure ports 8732 and 8733 are forwarded. Also verify your GPU drivers are up to date.
Q: Dashboard shows offline status
A: Run blackskye-node restart and check the logs at ~/.blackskye/logs/node.log for specific errors.
Q: Payment not received
A: Verify your wallet address is correct in settings. Payments may take up to 24 hours to process after the scheduled payout date.
Q: High GPU temperatures
A: Use blackskye-node config --temp-limit 75 to set a temperature limit. The node will throttle work to maintain safe temperatures.
Security
BlackSkye takes security seriously. Here are the measures we implement to keep your system safe:
blackskye-node security --status