> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://knowledge-nexus-ai.gitbook.io/knai/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://knowledge-nexus-ai.gitbook.io/knai/nodes.md).

# Nodes

KNAI nodes form the backbone of our decentralized AI infrastructure, serving as the critical intersection points where data processing, validation, and knowledge graph operations come together. Each node plays a vital role in maintaining network integrity while earning rewards through multiple revenue streams. By operating a node, participants become key stakeholders in the KNAI ecosystem, contributing to both network security and the advancement of decentralized AI technology.