POSITRONIC NODE
Validator Node Software

Run a Positronic Validator

Download the Positronic Node to become a validator. Stake 32+ ASF, run the AI validation engine, earn block rewards, and help secure the world's first AI-validated blockchain.

v0.3.2 — Beta Release — SHA-512 Verified
Windows

Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Single executable, no installation required

~112 MB • .exe

Download for Windows
macOS

macOS 12+ Monterey / Sonoma / Sequoia
Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)

~114 MB (ARM64) • .zip

Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)

Intel Mac (x64) coming soon

Linux

Ubuntu 20.04+, Fedora 36+, Debian 11+, Arch
x86_64 & aarch64

~151 MB • .AppImage

Download for Linux
Windows — SmartScreen Notice

Since this is a beta release without a code signing certificate, Windows Defender SmartScreen will show an "Unknown Publisher" warning. This is normal and expected.
Chrome/Edge: Click "Keep" → "Keep anyway" in the download bar.
SmartScreen popup: Click "More info" → "Run anyway".
Verify file integrity using the SHA-512 checksum below.

macOS — Gatekeeper Bypass Guide

Since this is a beta release without Apple code signing, macOS Gatekeeper will block the app. After downloading and mounting the .dmg, drag Positronic.app to Applications, then use one of these methods:

Method 1 (Terminal): Open Terminal and run: xattr -cr /Applications/Positronic.app then double-click the app to launch.
Method 2 (GUI): Right-click Positronic.app → Open → Open in the dialog.
Method 3: Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security and click "Open Anyway" next to the blocked app message.

Linux — Installation Guide

Download the .tar.gz archive. Open a terminal and run:
chmod +x Positronic-Node-0.3.2.AppImage && ./Positronic-Node-0.3.2.AppImage
The binary is a single compiled executable — no dependencies or installation required. To install system-wide: sudo mv Positronic /usr/local/bin/. Data is stored at ~/.positronic/.

What the Node Does

Full Blockchain Sync

Download and verify the entire Positronic blockchain. Your node independently validates every block and transaction — no trust required.

AI Validation Engine

Run the distributed AI that validates transactions in real-time. Each node is part of a global AI army detecting fraud, anomalies, and attacks.

Earn Block Rewards

Validators earn ASF coins for proposing blocks and validating transactions. Stake 32+ ASF to activate your validator and start earning.

Code Protection

The node binary is compiled into a single encrypted executable. UPX compression and SHA-512 integrity verification protect the code.

System Requirements

Minimum

  • 2 CPU cores
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 20 GB free disk space
  • 10 Mbps internet connection
  • 64-bit operating system

Recommended

  • 4+ CPU cores
  • 8 GB RAM
  • 50 GB SSD storage
  • 25+ Mbps internet connection
  • Dedicated machine or VPS

How to Become a Validator

Download & Launch

Windows: Run Positronic.exe directly — no installation needed. If SmartScreen warns, click "More info" → "Run anyway".
macOS: Mount the .dmg, drag Positronic.app to Applications. Open Terminal and run xattr -cr /Applications/Positronic.app, then launch.
Linux: Extract .tar.gz, then run chmod +x Positronic && ./Positronic in terminal.
Data is stored at %APPDATA%\Positronic\ (Win), ~/Library/Application Support/Positronic/ (Mac), or ~/.positronic/ (Linux).

Create a Wallet

Go to the Wallet tab in the app. Click Create to generate a new wallet. Save your password securely — it encrypts your private keys with AES-256.

Get 32+ ASF Coins

You need at least 32 ASF to become a validator. Use the Faucet to get 50 ASF — stake 32 to become a validator!

Stake Your ASF

Go to the Validator tab. Enter the amount (minimum 32 ASF), your wallet address, and password. Click Stake ASF to activate your validator.

Start Earning

Your validator activates at the next epoch (every ~6 minutes). You'll see your status change to ACTIVE and start earning block rewards automatically.

Verify Integrity

Every release includes a SHA-512 checksum. Verify your download matches:

Positronic-Node-0.3.2-Setup.exe (Windows v0.3.2)
SHA-512: 1c1ff20862f3af7ea3d5ef9b4711adc61f24ada925fcdc4f947d1fa0c7b0c27f1d4c2e2aeea36b58b18746de1c5e9e623b5e12d4480440d73bf667e5ec1a8197
Positronic-Node-0.3.2-mac-arm64.zip (macOS v0.3.2 Apple Silicon)
SHA-512: 77cb973951095e560d61bace8c369798ca6e8b127df24f7f9b9fc2ea9302d348cd41ceecd295ce93bf80713bccf978a8193ad8153de7ea4b27a3bf4bc09186a6

Intel Mac (x64) build coming soon
Positronic-Node-0.3.2.AppImage (Linux v0.3.2)
SHA-512: ca88a238822b14c195ef59ebae11509d275369f4abd9813f59479cf6387943e9af6aad19dc3e1d0deebb72a8f415a0720498f9af9ff2102ea3cebf2afbe3e460

FAQ

Is the node safe to run?

Yes. The node binary is compiled into a single encrypted executable with UPX compression and SHA-512 integrity verification. It runs as a standard user process with no elevated privileges required.

Where is my data stored?

On Windows: %APPDATA%\Positronic\. On macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Positronic/. On Linux: ~/.positronic/

Can I run it on a VPS/cloud server?

Yes! The node works on any 64-bit machine. For headless servers, run with the --founder flag for CLI mode.

How much can I earn?

Block rewards are distributed to active validators proportional to their stake. The exact amount depends on network activity, total validators, and your uptime.

Can I unstake my ASF?

Yes. Go to the Validator tab and click Unstake. Your tokens will be released after the current epoch ends.