R0AR, the unified DeFi super-app built on Optimism's OP Stack, today announced its node sale program, enabling global participants to own and operate critical infrastructure for the R0ARchain Layer 2 network. Starting August 25, 2025, individuals and institutions worldwide can purchase R0AR node licenses, earning validator rewards while contributing to the decentralization of the next generation of financial infrastructure.

This move marks a pivotal moment for decentralized finance, as R0AR, one of the Layer 2 ecosystems, offers validator infrastructure ownership to the community through a structured node sale program, combining the security of Ethereum with the accessibility of community participation.

Addressing the Layer 2 Infrastructure Ownership Gap

Despite explosive adoption of Layer 2 solutions, with Optimistic Rollup processing over $15 billion in total locked value, most infrastructure remains concentrated in the hands of a small number of institutional validators. R0AR’s node sale democratizes this critical infrastructure, allowing anyone to own and operate a validator node while earning rewards for securing the network.

Dustin Hedrick, co-founder and CTO of R0AR, explained: “Traditional Layer 2 requires users to trust centralized sorters and validators. We are disrupting this model by empowering the community to directly own the infrastructure that supports their financial sovereignty. This is not just about earning rewards, but about owning the future of decentralized finance.”

With the DeFi market projected to reach $231 billion by 2030, the infrastructure supporting these protocols must evolve from centralized gatekeepers to community-owned networks that align incentives between users, validators, and protocols.

Combining technological innovation with community empowerment

R0AR nodes serve as the backbone of the R0ARchain validator network, performing the following key functions:

• Transaction verification: verify and process all on-chain transactions;
• Data availability: ensuring transaction data is accessible and verifiable;
• Network security: Participation in consensus and fraud proof mechanisms;
• Cross-chain operation: supports seamless bridging with Ethereum and other Superchain networks.

Unlike traditional validators that require complex technical knowledge to set up, R0AR nodes emphasize accessibility:

Minimum hardware requirements

• Storage: 250 GB SSD (increases as the chain height grows);
• Memory: 16 GB
• CPU: 8 vCPUs.

Three operating modes

• Self-hosted: running a node on personal hardware or a VPS provider;
• Node as a Service (License Pooling): Entrust professional service providers to operate;
• Hybrid model: Combine self-hosting with a professional backup service.

Node sales structure

Drawing on Aethir’s successful $60 million+ USDT node sale, R0AR has designed a tiered pricing structure to reward early adopters while ensuring broad community participation:

(Final tier structure and total supply to be announced; pricing based on 1 ETH = $4,500 USD at time of publication)

Strategic Partner Early Access

• Executive R0AR Society NFT holders: 5-day early access;
• R0AR Country Club members: 5 days of early access;
• Early OG 1R0R Holders: 5 days early access.

Multi-income node economic model

R0AR node operators can benefit from multiple potential revenue streams, forming long-term sustainable incentives:

Primary Validator Rewards

• Basic rewards: paid in ETH tokens;
• Performance bonus: paid in 1R0R;
• Network fee sharing: share all R0ARchain transaction fees;
• Future: Cross-chain revenue - sharing of bridging and interoperability fees.

Future Ecosystem Integration Rewards

• DeFi activity bonus: Get rewards based on on-chain DeFi transaction volume;
• AI usage reward: R0ARacle AI computing work will earn an additional 1R0R;
• NFT Market Fees: Revenue share from the native NFT market;
• Governance participation: rewards for voting and community governance proposals.

Early Adopter Benefits (First 6 Months)

• Double Reward Period: Expected returns from mixing 1R0R and ETH payments;
• Airdrop qualification: priority participation in future ecological token issuance;
• Premium Support: Direct access to the core development team;
• Exclusive access: Priority use of test features and protocol upgrades;
• Access the ecosystem platform: including applications and tools released by R0AR;
• Whitelist: Priority access to upcoming projects and NFT collections;
• AI support: Linked with R0ARacle AI.

NFT-based node license

R0AR node licenses will be issued on the Ethereum mainnet as ERC-721 NFTs, providing:

• Verifiable ownership: blockchain-based proof of stake for node operators;
• Composability: integrated with DeFi protocols and can be used for mortgage lending;
• Metadata tracking: on-chain performance history and reward statistics;
• RCNL ERC-721 smart contract: 0xC751CEe4fc803Eb591f4D368E6f6C2e07eEC2FEA.

Node License Features

• Lifetime access: no recurring fees or subscriptions;
• Upgradable: Can participate in network upgrades and new feature deployments;
• Governance rights: vote on network parameters and protocol improvements;
• Interoperability: R0AR Chain is compatible with other Optimism Superchain networks.

Built for scale and security

R0ARchain's node infrastructure uses cutting-edge technology to ensure optimal performance:

• Optimism OP Stack integration;
• Fraud proof system: automatically challenges invalid state transitions;
• Data availability guarantee: Data publishing supported by Ethereum ensures transparency;
• Modular architecture: seamless upgrade without downtime;
• Hyperchain Compatibility: Natively interoperable with Base, Zora, and other OP Stack chains.

Strategic partners enhance node value

R0AR has established and expanded key partnerships to maximize returns for node operators:

Node-as-a-Service Provider

• Professional management: enterprise-level hosting solutions;
• Guaranteed uptime: Performance commitments backed by SLAs;
• Technical support: expert assistance for complex operations;
• Cost optimization: Shared infrastructure reduces operational expenses.

Infrastructure Partners

• Cloud service providers: AWS, Digital Ocean, etc. offer preferential prices;
• Monitoring service: integrated alarm and performance tracking;
• Security Audits: Regular smart contract and infrastructure security reviews.

Market opportunities for infrastructure growth

Validator infrastructure is experiencing explosive growth, as evidenced by the performance of OP Stack’s leading chains:

• Layer 2 TVL growth : Base surges from less than $500 million in TVL to over $2 billion in 2024, and expands to over $8 billion in June 2024, covering both standard and native liquidity pools;
• On-chain activity : By 2025, Base will process over 50 million transactions per month, surpassing mature L2s such as Arbitrum;
• Zora's activity : Daily transaction volume reaches approximately 100,000, with strong user engagement;
• Developer/Creator Adoption : In July 2025, Base token creation surged from approximately 6,600 at the beginning of the month to nearly 100,000 in just two days, driven by Zora-led SocialFi. On July 29th alone, Zora facilitated the listing of approximately 49,989 tokens, representing a 63% market share. Zora has cumulatively supported 1.6 million creator tokens, attracting nearly 3 million unique traders and generating over $470 million in trading volume.
• Cross-chain bridge transaction volume : Base's bridge aggregator processes approximately $14.8 million in cross-chain transfers daily, with a monthly scale of $360 million, and demand continues to grow.

Significance to R0AR Chain :

• TVL and liquidity potential : If you can capture some of this growth, you can quickly attract a lot of liquidity;
• High transaction throughput : Base’s monthly transactions exceed 50 million, proving the scalability of OP Stack. R0AR Chain is also suitable for high-frequency use.
• Creator Ecosystem : The Zora case shows that creators will flock to infrastructure that supports content creation, and R0AR Chain is expected to build a similar ecosystem;
• Cross-chain composability : With a bridge transaction volume of hundreds of millions of dollars, R0AR Chain can share this asset and transaction flow through a seamless infrastructure.

R0AR node operators will be at the center of this growth, receiving rewards from every trade, exchange, pledge, and NFT transaction in the ecosystem.

Key Dates

• August 5, 2025: Node sales announcement and documentation released;
• 2025-8-19: Open to early 1R0R holders and NFT holders;
• 2025-8-25 10:00 UTC: Public sale starts;
• Effective immediately after minting: Node license NFT is distributed to participants;
• 2025 Q4: Node client software released and setup started;
• 2025 Q4: Reward distribution starts.

How to participate

1. Prepare your wallet : Make sure you have enough ETH and node price in your MetaMask or compatible wallet (you can enjoy a 10% discount if you purchase with R0AR native tokens). You can also use 1R0R, USDC, or USDT.
2. Complete KYC : Verify your identity to qualify for rewards (required for purchases);
3. Choose tiers : Choose the best price tier based on your budget, the earlier the better;
4. Purchase license : execute the transaction within the specified sales period;
5. Receive NFT : Immediately obtain the node license NFT on the Ethereum chain;
6. Set up your node : Download the client software and start validating.

Purchase requirements

• Minimum age: 18 years and above;
• Regional restrictions: Not applicable to non-participating countries and OFAC sanctioned countries;
• Payment methods: ETH, USDC, USDT, 1 R 0 R (use 1 R 0 R to enjoy a 10% discount);
• Gas fee: Need to pay ETH separately.

The future of community-owned infrastructure

The R0AR Node Sale is more than just a funding mechanism; it's a paradigm shift for community-owned financial infrastructure. As traditional finance gradually adopts blockchain technology, the validators securing these networks must embody the core principles of decentralization in crypto.

Dustin Hedrick, co-founder of R0AR, said:

“We’re not just selling node licenses; we’re distributing ownership of the financial internet’s infrastructure to those who use it most. This creates the strongest alignment between network security, community incentives, and long-term sustainability.”

Future Development

• New revenue streams: Integration with emerging DeFi and AI protocols;
• Governance evolution: community-driven protocol improvements and upgrades;
• Cooperation expansion: revenue sharing with strategic ecosystems;
• Access rights: Access to all R0AR ecosystems, whitelists, and airdrops.

About R0AR

R0AR is a next-generation DeFi ecosystem built on a custom Layer 2 chain based on the Optimism OP Stack, integrating self-custody, AI-driven trading, staking, NFTs, and real-world asset support. Powered by the 1R0R token and governed by the community, R0AR is committed to unlocking secure, intelligent, and sovereign finance for everyone.