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September 10, 2025

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HyperCycle Node Factories:

NF & ANFE

Introduction

Participation and opportunity on the Internet of AI (IoAI) can be acquired through the purchase of innovative software from HyperCycle: The Node Factory (NF) represented on Ethereum chain and the Advanced Node Factory Enclosure (ANFE) represented on BASE chain. Both enable users to deploy AI computing nodes and earn revenue from machine-to-machine transactions on the IoAI. This article outlines their distinct architectures, setup processes and user benefits, allowing you to choose the option best aligned to your needs.

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Section 1:  
Node Factory (NF) represented on Ethereum

The NF is a core HyperCycle software stack represented on the Ethereum chain, leveraging the ERC 1155 standard to manage multiple token types for ownership, governance and revenue sharing.

Token Architecture

  • S tokens represent ownership shares and voting rights.  

  • R tokens distribute revenue generated by AI tasks.  

  • cHyPC bundles HyPC utility tokens for licence activation.  

 

Network Node Production 

  • Unlocks up to 1,024 network nodes over approximately eight years.  

  • Utilises proof-of-n²-work  (uptime, computation and reputation.)

  • Only active NFs unlock network nodes.

 

Setup Workflow   

  1. Purchase a Node Licence (Level 10-19).

  2. Acquire 1,024 HyPC tokens per licence (e.g. 8,192 for a Level 13 licence).  

  3. Combine licence and cHyPC in the HyperCycle dApp.  

  4. Distribute S tokens and R tokens to collaborators as required. 

  5. Deploy hardware (self hosted or through HyperPG) to begin tilling.  

 

For a detailed guide please refer to the HyperGuide.

 

Core Strengths 

  • Integrated control over ownership and revenue division.  

  • Security of the Ethereum network. 

  • Customisation options for self managed or externally hosted nodes. 

  • Builders can design custom smart contracts to enhance capabilities of the Node Factory.

  • Utilise HyperCycle Manager Mode to to manage the NF off chain reducing gas costs.

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Section 2:
Advanced Node Factory Enclosure (ANFE) on Base

The ANFE simplifies node factory management by encapsulating all licences and software within a single ERC 721 NFT on Base’s low fee layer 2 network.

 

Unified NFT Model  

  • No S tokens or R tokens, ownership and revenue accrue automatically to the ANFE.  

  • Purchase and deploy immediately, with optional software license additions like advanced AI agents, performance enhancers and more.

 

Stable Economics  

  • Uses CHyPCe pointers fixed at US$ 1.18 floor price. 

  • Insulates users from token price fluctuations.

  • A Certified Valuation Assessment completed by third party financial auditors.

 

Built-In AI Enhancements  

  • Ships preloaded with AIMifier for simplified AI deployment and integration into the Internet of AI.  

  • For a limited time only claim C.8 programme upgrades at no additional cost. Further details here.

 

Network Node Unlock  

  • Matches NF capacity: up to 1,024 network nodes over eight years.  

  • Each new node inherits the software license bundle within the parent ANFE.  

 

Core Strengths  

  • Plug-and-play simplicity with a single NFT interface.  

  • Low cost operations on Base.  

  • Future proof software stack with ongoing C.8 upgrades.  

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Section 3:
NF & ANFE: Side by Side Comparison


Aspect

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NF
(Ethereum)

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ANFE
(Base)

Token Standard

Ownership & Revenue

Setup Complexity

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Network Fees

Token Economics 

AI Software 

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Licence Production Mechanism

ERC-1155

S Tokens / R Tokens

Multi-step token pairing

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Variable Ethereum gas fees

Market priced HyPC

Software can be loaded to
AI Machine

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Proof-of-n²-work

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ERC-721

Direct via single NFT

One step purchase, instant deployment

Predictable, low Base fees

Fixed CHyPCe value

As NF with additional ability to enclose and produce software products

Proof-of-n²-work including integrated software licenses

Key Considerations

  • NF could benefit partnership or team purchasers that require detailed governance and revenue sharing controls and who accept Ethereum’s gas fee structure.  

  • ANFE appeals to users seeking a streamlined, simple entry with built-in AI tools and stable economics.  

  • Both require hardware deployment, either self hosted or via HyperPG’s Management Service for tilling and network node unlocking.  

  • ANFE owners should purchase before software license releases in C.8 to acquire these at no additional cost, upon completion of C.8 these can be optionally purchased at full price.

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