In Qubic, the ecosystem revolves around two key roles: Computors and AI-Miners.
Computors are one of 676 Validators responsible for maintaining the Qubic protocol. Their tasks include executing smart contracts, communicating with oracles, securing the network, and handling transactions and asset transfers. The performance of each Computor is critical, as it directly influences their earnings. Every Computor can earn up to 1,479,289,940 QUBIC per epoch (which lasts one week), with most earning between 90–98% of that potential amount.
To become a Computor, one must first join the many hundreds of thousands of Qubic-AI-miners, who use their computational power to create billions of artificial neural networks (ANNs). These ANNs are then used to train Aigarth, an AI software running on top of Qubic, to deploy AI smart contracts on Qubic. Initially, when an ID (identity) joins, it is considered a Candidate. During this phase, Candidates contribute to AI training but do not receive any QUBIC compensation. However, if a Candidate successfully ranks among the top 676 in mining solutions, they can qualify as a Computor in the next epoch and start earning rewards.
Each epoch allows for a maximum of one trillion QUBIC to be distributed among all 676 Computors. Although there is no limit to the number of Candidates vying for a Computor spot, only 225 out of the 676 Computors can be replaced per epoch. This competitive environment means that as more Candidates join, they need additional AI-Miners to mine enough solutions and secure a place among the top 676.
In essence, AI-Miners fuel the competition for becoming a Computor, while Computors maintain the integrity and operation of the Qubic network, ensuring its ongoing success.
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