Pulse Nodes
Pulse Nodes are the software endpoints (mobile apps & browser extensions) in the Presens Network that seamlessly contribute anonymous time-location signals. They are the foundational units of the spatiotemporal infrastructure.
Access & Deployment
Lightweight install (app / extension), minimal permissions.
Available to individuals globally; no specialized hardware needed.
Once set up, little maintenance.
Two Classes of Pulse Nodes
Core Pulse Nodes (Free)
The foundation and backbone of Presens’ decentralization, open to everyone. Core Nodes guarantee scalability which secure the breadth of the global network.
Prime Pulse Nodes (Paid ) An enhanced tier for those who opt in. Prime Nodes reinforce dataset quality through precision and verification, carrying greater weight in the intelligence layer, and with boosted incentives.
Together, Core and Prime Nodes create a system that grows wide and resilient: Core Nodes secure massive coverage through open participation, while Prime Nodes enhance the dataset.
Incentives & Rewards
Token Rewards: All Pulse Nodes earn emissions for valid time–location contributions (coverage, signal quality, density).
Early Operator Airdrops: Eligible for airdrops leading up to Token Generation Event (TGE).
Prime Multipliers: Prime Pulse Nodes, as the paid tier, earn boosted rewards.
Signal Flow & Veracity
Time-location data captured → anonymized → aggregated.
Mechanisms for ensuring signal validity (e.g. detection of weird outliers or location spoofing).
For enterprise or regulated use cases, Presens also offers an anchoring extension as a premium service. This enables datasets to be hashed and cryptographically sealed on-chain, providing verifiable audit trails where required, without burdening the core flow.
Strategic Importance
More nodes = denser coverage = higher dataset value.
Software-only scale enables global adoption fast.
Easy UX reduces friction & boosts retention.
Privacy-first design helps legal / regulatory alignment & trust.
Pulse Nodes transform Presens from a protocol into a living network. By enabling anyone from everyday users to premium contributors to participate in spatiotemporal data generation, they ensure the dataset is not only cryptographically secured but also socially scaled and economically reinforced. This balance of accessibility, incentives, and decentralization underpins Presens’ long-term growth and adoption.
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