# GPU shares & Pricing

### What are GPU Shares?

GPU Shares are a **simple abstraction that allows users to participate in active AI model training** without managing hardware, infrastructure, or protocol integrations themselves.

Instead of renting GPUs or running nodes, users purchase **fractional output rights** to a live training node operated by AIyield.

Each GPU Share represents a **fixed fraction of the output** of a specific training node over a defined time period.

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### The Node Abstraction

At the core of the system is the **AIyield Node**.

* **1 Node = 8× NVIDIA H100 GPUs**
* Nodes are allocated to **active training runs**
* Each run has a **fixed duration of 30 days**
* During this period, the node is continuously active on a training network

For the initial release, nodes are active on **NOUS Psyche Training**, a large-scale distributed model training environment.

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### Fractionalization Into Shares

Each Node is **fractionalized into 400 equal GPU Shares per month**.

* **Shares per Node per 30 days:** 400
* **Price per Share:** $40
* **Duration:** 30 days (fixed)

This means:

* 1 GPU Share = **1/400 of the Node’s output** for that 30-day training run
* Users can purchase **multiple shares** to increase their proportional exposure
* Users can find their shares in the app Dashboard.

The abstraction is intentionally simple: shares represent **output participation**, not hardware ownership.

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### Output Rights Formula

User output rights are calculated as:

```
User Output Rights
= (Shares Purchased / 400) × Node Output over 30 days
```

Examples:

* 1 share → 0.25% of node output
* 10 shares → 2.5% of node output
* 100 shares → 25% of node output

The total output depends on the training network, protocol rules, and actual training performance.

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### What You Are (and Are Not) Buying

#### You are buying:

* A **time-limited right** to participate in the outputs of a specific training node
* Exposure to **real, active GPU usage** during a defined training run
* A fully managed experience (AIyield handles infra, orchestration, uptime, and protocol integration)

#### **Pricing & Payment**

GPU shares can be purchases through a monthly subscription, or on-chain through Solana or Base.\
Payment Methods

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Users can pay **either with a card (subscription-style)** or **on-chain using crypto**. The underlying GPU Share abstraction is the same in both cases.

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#### Card Payment (Subscription)

* Buy **1 GPU Share** as a monthly subscription
* Pay with a credit or debit card
* Fixed price: **$40 / month**
* Ideal for users who want:
  * Simple onboarding
  * Recurring participation
  * embedded wallet setup. (Auto-rewards wallet setup through Privy)

**Notes**

* Subscription renews monthly unless cancelled
* Share participation is tied to the active Node run
* Auto-cancellation when the NOUS token drops.

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#### Crypto Payment (On-Chain)

* Buy **1–450 GPU Shares** in a single transaction
* Pay with **USDC on Solana or Base**
* Price: **$40 per share**
* 10% Volume discounts may apply for larger purchases
* Rewards and outputs are **tracked on-chain**

**Notes**

* Shares are still time-bound (30 days)
* On-chain payment does not imply token ownership
* Accounting is handled transparently via the dashboard

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#### Custom / High-Volume Plans

For users looking to deploy larger amounts of capital:

* Custom pricing and allocations
* Priority access to new Nodes
* Discounted rates
* Dedicated support
* Suitable for funds, DAOs, or power users

Access is handled manually via Discord.

**Disclaimer:**&#x47;PU Share Buyer Disclaimer

GPU Shares represent a **time-limited participation right** in the output of an AIyield Node during a defined training period. GPU Shares **do not constitute equity, debt, securities, derivatives, or ownership** in AIyield, the underlying hardware, or any associated protocol.

Purchasing a GPU Share grants the buyer a **proportional right to outputs generated by a specific Node** (8× NVIDIA H100 GPUs) over a **30-day training run**, calculated as:

> (Shares Purchased / 400) × Node Output over 30 days

#### Important Considerations

* **No guaranteed returns**: Outputs, rewards, or benefits are **not guaranteed** and may vary based on network conditions, protocol rules, model performance, or external factors.
* **Operational risk**: Training runs may be affected by hardware availability, network interruptions, protocol changes, or force-majeure events.
* **No secondary market**: GPU Shares are initially **non-transferable** and live off-chain unless explicitly stated otherwise.
* **Protocol dependency**: Outputs may depend on third-party networks (e.g. training protocols), which are **not controlled by AIyield**.
* **Not investment advice**: Participation should not be construed as financial or investment advice. Buyers are responsible for their own assessment of risks.

By purchasing a GPU Share, the buyer acknowledges and accepts these risks and confirms they understand that GPU Shares provide **access to output participation only**, not profit guarantees or ownership rights.