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Getting started with Ratio1 for CSPs

Why and intro to the requirements

How the CSP model works​

At a high level, the lifecycle of a CSP deployment looks like this:

  1. Onboard to Ratio1

    • Obtain the required node licenses
    • Run an Oracle Node
    • Deploy your CSP escrow smart contract

  2. Secure a client workload

    • Agree on deployment requirements and budget
    • Define runtime, resources, and replicas

  3. Fund the escrow

    • Convert the deployment budget into supported stablecoin (Base USDC)
    • Lock funds into the CSP escrow smart contract

  4. Deploy via Deeploy

    • Create a project
    • Configure jobs and tunnels
    • Select node requirements
    • Launch the workload

  5. Automated execution

    • Ratio1 distributes the workload across Edge Nodes
    • Oracles monitor uptime and performance
    • Nodes are replaced automatically if failures occur

  6. Reward distribution

    • Node operators receive PoAI rewards for completed work
    • A protocol burn is applied automatically (15% of the onchain job price)
    • All settlement happens transparently onchain

Why become a Ratio1 CSP?​

Operating as a CSP on Ratio1 offers several advantages:

Infrastructure without datacenters​

You do not need to purchase or manage server fleets.
Compute capacity is provided by the global Ratio1 Edge Node network.

Full pricing control​

CSPs set their own pricing models, margins, and service bundles.
Ratio1 does not dictate how you charge clients. See Ratio1 Pricing for current public pricing information.

Customer ownership​

Clients belong to the CSP - not to the protocol.
You can brand your services and build long-term relationships.

Built-in reliability​

Deployments automatically benefit from:

  • multi-node redundancy
  • automatic failover
  • distributed orchestration
  • uptime monitoring via oracles

Requirements to become a CSP​

To operate as a CSP you must:

  • Pass required KYC/KYB verification
  • Own a Ratio1 Node Deed license
  • Run a licensed Oracle Node
  • Deploy your CSP escrow smart contract

Once approved, you will gain access to the Deeploy application and CSP tooling.

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Notable date​

  • Reviewed on February 20, 2026.