What are SEARCH ENGINES??
You might have come across the term "Search Engines" while surfing on the web, in simple terms; a "Search Engine" is a
web-based tool or program that enables users (you) to find information on the internet ( specifically, the World Wide web).
Presearch DECENTRALIZED SEARCH ENGINE
Presearch's search engine works just like other search engines,in that it allows you to surf the World Wide Web for informations
only that it has additional catches.
*)The engine is decentralized, it is powered by the community, for the community.
*)It allows you to search privately.
*)Receive better results and get rewarded.
and it also runs on the blockchain technology.
Presearch Search Nodes
In an attempt to fully power the PRESEARCH decentralized search engine and help the continous growth of the search engine,
search nodes software can be installed and run on users computer.
Search Nodes are programs (workers) that performs search operations on the web, they perform these operations by connecting to Node gateway,
(Node Gateway receives requests from the Web Server)
The Presearch Node software is a package that can be installed by anyone on a computer, by running this package operators will crawl the web
for informations needed to answer user search queries.The nodes are used to process user search requests.
Persons who run this software on their computer are referred to as NODE OPERATORS, most do this out of passion for an open internet that isnt controlled
by Big-Guns in the technology field, freedom from data-selling , secure and private searches , reward from running a node and a host of other reasons.
To be a Node operator, requirements include;
*computer or virtual server,
*moderate amount of disk space on your computer,
*moderate computer memory.
This is mainly because running many lightweight nodes is recommeded.
Why become a node operator??
You might not find a reason to run a Presearch Search Node, even if the feeling of your data been sold out doesnt give you goosebumps. You can find a reason
to do that in the operator's reward.
*Node Operators who stake PRE ( Presearch token) to their node are rewarded.
*Node operators qualify for base reward for participation in the network and greater rewards for higher stakes.
More info about Node Operator rewards can be found here Operators Rewards
To setup a Node
Setting up a Presearch Node doesnt require an expertise knowledge nor does it require being a pro coder. Follow the steps to setup a search node and you are on
your way to supporting decentralization and an open internet. Cheers!
(1)Become a Presearch user
*Register via this link Presearch SignUp
*Join Presearch and enter legal details.
*Cheers on joining the community.
(2)Install Docker(a platform for runnning apps)
*Goto
https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/
*Select your platform
Mac/Windows/Linux
*Download and install on your computer.
(3)Register your node
Apply to be part of the beta-testers running a node via this link
Register a node
(4)After completing the above steps you can now run a node.
PS:You can run the Docker on a virtual server, or instead use turn-key programs(they have docker pre-installed).
Cheers and have a great time running a Presearch Search Node.
