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The Job Lifecycle

When an Artist clicks "Submit Render", a lot of automated software instantly springs into action to deliver the final product as fast as possible.

Here is a step-by-step breakdown of how a render actually gets processed.

1. Upload & Split​

When you upload your packed .blend file on the Client Dashboard, it goes directly to our secure storage servers. The platform instantly analyzes the file and splits it up. For example, if you upload a 100-frame animation, the platform creates 100 separate "mini-jobs", ready to be distributed.

2. The Payment Lock (Escrow)​

Before handing the job out, the platform estimates the total cost. It takes the required RON from your connected wallet and locks it securely in an Escrow Account.

  • This proves to the network that you have the money to pay.
  • It guarantees the Node Providers that they won't get scammed.

3. Finding the Hardware​

Our Matchmaker engine scans the globe for available GPUs that meet the requirements of your scene.

  • A 100-frame animation might be sent to 100 different computers simultaneously.
  • The Node software on those computers downloads the .blend file, opens Blender in the background, and starts rendering the specific frame it was assigned.

4. Verification & Delivery​

As soon as a Node finishes rendering a frame, it uploads the final PNG or EXR image.

  • Our system analyzes the image. If the image is corrupted (e.g., all black, missing data), the system rejects it.
  • If the image is perfect, the system makes it available on your Dashboard for download.

5. Getting Paid​

Once the perfect image is verified, the Escrow Account automatically releases a portion of your locked RON and sends it directly to the Node Provider who rendered it.

What happens if a Node crashes in the middle?​

Sometimes, a Node Provider's computer might lose power or crash due to overheating.

  1. If the platform doesn't hear back from a node within a few minutes, it marks the node as OFFLINE.
  2. The platform instantly takes that broken frame and assigns it to a new, healthy computer.
  3. The original offline node gets paid nothing, and its reputation score drops.
  4. The Artist gets a seamless experience and only pays for the final, successful image.