Pipe Network Revolution: How to Deploy a Node with Precision Drop Sighting

Decentralization just got sharper. Pipe Network's latest node setup feature—drop sighting—cuts through the noise like a laser-guided upgrade.

Why it matters: Precision deployment isn't just tech jargon anymore. It's the difference between running a node and dominating the network.

The finance jab: Meanwhile, traditional banks still can't figure out how to process withdrawals in under three business days.

Bottom line: This isn't your granddad's infrastructure play. Pipe Network just turned node operation into a surgical strike.

Node types

Pipe Network consists of two types of nodes:

• PoP nodes (Point-of-Presence) — provide content delivery to users;
  
• Guardian Nodes — control the integrity of the network and improve performance.
  

The efficiency of nodes is calculated on three parameters:

What is PipeQuest?

PipeQuest is a Pipe Network testnet insentivisation programme run to test the performance, resilience and scalability of the network before running on the main network. Participants complete tasks, earn points and increase their chances of winning awards. The programme is divided into three consecutive seasons with different tasks and focuses.

PipeQuest Seasons

The first season focuses on testing PoP nodes. Key metrics:

• Uptime — continuous operation of the node;
  
• RTT (Round Trip Time) — Response Rate;
  
• Cache Efficiency — content caching efficiency.
  

The season is ongoing, with completion dates yet to be announced. The goal is to collect baseline node performance data.

Season 2 focuses on community engagement. Participants are introduced to the Pipe Network architecture and the principles of decentralised content delivery. The goal is to expand the user base, get feedback, and increase the visibility of the project.

The final stage includes load testing with real traffic. Developers integrate Pipe Network with external partners and test how the system handles work scenarios under high load.

Each season lasts about 7 days. After completion, there is a 48-hour audit, during which the team analyses activity, evaluates node performance and prepares recommendations for the next phase. Short breaks are possible between seasons.

How to install Pipe Network’s PoP node on Linux

To run the node you will need:

• a server or a computer with Linux (e.g. Ubuntu 20.04/22.04). You can rent a server from our partners Unihost;
  
• administrator rights (root-access or sudo user);
  
• stable internet connection.
  

Step 1: How to open the console

The console (terminal) is a tool for entering commands.

On Ubuntu Desktop:

• press Ctrl + Alt + T;
  
• or press Super (Windows key), type Terminal, and open the application you find.
  

If you are connecting to a remote server

On your device, open Terminal and execute:

ssh root@IP_ADDRESS_YOUR_SERVER

Replace the IP_ADDRESS_YOUR_SERVER with the real one. You will be prompted for a password when connecting.

Step 2: Update the system

Update the package indexes and install the current versions:

sudo APT update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 3. Create a working directory and download the node

mkdir -p /root/pipenetwork/download_cache

cd /root/pipenetwork

wget https://dl.pipecdn.app/v0.2.8/pop

chmod x pop

Step 4: Create systemd-service

Create the pipe-pop.service file:

nano /etc/systemd/system/pipe-pop.service

Insert the contents:

[Unit]

Description=Pipe POP Node Service

After=network.target

Wants=network-online.target

[Service]

User=root

Group=root

WorkingDirectory=/root/pipenetwork

ExecStart=/root/pipenetwork/pop \

–ram 16 \

–max-disk 100 \

–cache-dir /root/pipenetwork/download_cache\

–pubKey

Restart=always

RestartSec=5

LimitNOFILE=65536

LimitNPROC=4096

StandardOutput=journal

StandardError=journal

SyslogIdentifier=dcdn-node

[Install]

WantedBy=multi-user.target

Replace with your real Solana address. Save (Ctrl O → Enter) and exit (Ctrl X).

Step 5. Open a port

If the UFW firewall is enabled on the server:

ufw allow 8003

Step 6. Start the node

Activate and start the service:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload

sudo systemctl enable pipe-pop

sudo systemctl start pipe-pop

Step 7: Check the status

Verify that the node is up and running:

sudo systemctl status pipe-pop

If everything is correct, theline will appear in green.

Conclusion

Pipe shows good potential for dropping. It is a project on the Solana blockchain backed by leading investors Multicoin Capital and Solana Ventures. Participation in Pipe’s testnet is a great opportunity not only to test the network, but also to potentially receive rewards for launching and supporting nodes in the future.

And for those who value their time and want to avoid complications with the installation, the Nodes service will help to launch a node in a few clicks.

Highlights:

• Pipe Network uses two types of nodes (PoP and Guardian) for decentralised content delivery;
• pipeQuest testnet incentive programme is divided into three seasons to test the performance and stability of the network;
• to participate in the testing, users can install PoP node on Linux by following the provided instructions.

If you have any questions while going through the activities, you can ask them in our Telegram chat.

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