R0AR, a DeFi application based on Optimism, announces its node sale plan aimed at democratizing the infrastructure of its Layer 2 network R0ARchain. Starting from August 25, 2025, global participants can purchase node licenses to jointly maintain network security and earn validator rewards, promoting a community-owned DeFi financial future. (Background: R0AR lands on BitMart: $1R0R listed on centralized exchanges for the first time) (Supplementary background: Multidimensional comparison of Arbitrum and Optimism ecosystems, who will be the winner of Ethereum L2 scaling solutions?) (This article is a sponsored piece provided by Chainwire and does not represent the views of the Blockbeat, nor is it investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell. See the end of this article for the liability disclaimer.) The first node sale on Optimism Superchain assists the community in owning high-performance DeFi infrastructure. R0AR is a leading unified decentralized finance (DeFi) super application built on the OP Stack of Optimism. Today, it announces its node sale plan, enabling global participants to own and operate the critical infrastructure of the R0ARchain Layer 2 network. Starting from August 25, 2025, individuals and institutions worldwide can purchase R0AR node licenses to earn validator rewards while contributing to network security. This marks a pivotal moment for decentralized finance, as R0AR becomes one of the first Layer 2 ecosystems to allow community ownership of validator infrastructure through a structured node sale plan, while also combining the security of Ethereum with the accessibility of community participation. Bridging the gap in Layer 2 infrastructure ownership Despite the explosive growth in the adoption of Layer 2 solutions, with the total locked value (TVL) handled by optimistic rollups exceeding $15 billion, most infrastructure remains concentrated in the hands of a few institutional validators. R0AR's node sale plan democratizes this critical infrastructure, allowing anyone to own and operate validator nodes while earning rewards by safeguarding the network. "Traditional Layer 2 networks require users to trust centralized sequencers and validators," explains Dustin Hedrick, co-founder and CTO of R0AR. "We are disrupting this model, allowing our community to directly own the infrastructure that powers their financial sovereignty. This is not just about earning rewards; it is about owning the future of decentralized finance." As the market value of decentralized finance (DeFi) is projected to reach $231 billion by 2030, the infrastructure supporting these protocols must evolve from centralized gatekeepers to community-owned networks to align the incentive mechanisms between users, validators, and protocols. The combination of technological innovation and community empowerment R0AR nodes serve as the core of the R0ARchain validator network, executing key functions including: Transaction validation: Verifying and processing all on-chain transactions Data availability: Ensuring transaction data remains accessible and verifiable Network security: Contributing to consensus and fraud-proof mechanisms Cross-chain operations: Supporting seamless bridging with Ethereum and other superchain networks Unlike traditional validator setups that require complex technical knowledge, R0AR nodes are designed to be easily accessible: Minimum hardware requirements Storage: 250 GB SSD [to increase with higher chain demands]. Memory: 16 GB CPU: 8 vCPU Three operational modes Self-hosted: Running nodes on personal hardware or virtual private server (VPS) providers Node as a service (license pool): Delegating operations to professional providers, such as [NaaS Partners] Hybrid model: Combining self-hosting with professional backup services Node sale structure Drawing on Aethir's successful fundraising of over $60 million through node sales, R0AR has designed a tiered pricing structure that rewards early participants while ensuring broad community access: *Final tier structure and total supply will be announced later *Dollar equivalents are calculated based on the ETH price of $4,500 at the time of release Strategic partners get early access Executive R0AR Society NFT holders: 5 days early access R0AR Country Club members: 5 days early access Early adopters OG $1R0R holders: 5 days early access Diverse income node economics R0AR node operators benefit from multiple potential revenue sources, creating sustainable long-term incentives: Primary validator rewards Base distribution: Paid in $ETH tokens Performance rewards: Paid in 1R0R Network fee sharing: A portion of all transaction fees on R0ARchain Future: Cross-chain revenues: Bridging and interoperability fee sharing More to come! Future ecosystem integration rewards Decentralized finance (DeFi) activity multipliers: Rewards boosts based on on-chain decentralized finance (DeFi) transaction volume Artificial intelligence (AI) usage rewards: Additional $1R0R for R0ARacle AI computational work NFT marketplace fees: Revenue sharing from native NFT marketplace transactions Governance participation: Rewards for proposal voting and community participation directly related to R0AR Chain (R0AR Chain) Early adopter benefits (first 6 months) Double rewards period: Expected returns from mixed payments of 1R0R and $ETH. Airdrop eligibility: Priority access to future ecosystem token releases Advanced support: Direct contact with the core development team Exclusive access: Priority to experience beta features and protocol upgrades Platform usage rights: Access to all applications released within the R0AR ecosystem. Whitelist: Priority for upcoming projects and applications as well as NFT series. AI-enabled: Working in conjunction with R0ARacle AI NFT-based node licenses R0AR node licenses will be issued as ERC-721 NFTs on the Ethereum mainnet, providing: Verifiable ownership: Blockchain-based proof of node operator rights Composability: Integration with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols for lending against node value Metadata tracking: On-chain performance history and reward statistics RCNL ERC 721 smart contract (RCNL ERC 721 Smart Contract): 0xC751CEe4fc803Eb591f4D368E6f6C2e07eEC2FEA Node license features Lifetime usage rights: No recurring fees or subscription costs Upgradeable: Participation in network upgrades and new feature releases Governance rights: Voting on network parameters and protocol improvements Interoperability: R0AR Chain (R0AR Chain) with other Optimism superchains.

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