# 🚀 How to Set Up a BrinxAI Relay Node on WSL + Podman (Step-by-Step Guide)

> 🔗 Earn from Decentralized AI with BrinxAI
🌍 No need for expensive GPUs! Just set up a relay node.

A detailed guide 👇

**Published by:** [Defi Mazdoor](https://paragraph.com/@mazdoor/)
**Published on:** 2025-02-04
**Categories:** brinxai, relaynode, node, decentralization, podman, wsl, blockchain, cdn, web3, windows, linux, ubuntu
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@mazdoor/brinxai-relay-node-using-wsl-podman

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🤖 What is BrinxAI? BrinxAI is revolutionizing the AI landscape by combining decentralized networks with cryptocurrency incentives. The project deploys nodes that power a suite of AI tools, VPN, and CDN services, including image/video generation, text transformation, audio tools, and more. By integrating DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) with AI, BrinxAI creates a robust ecosystem rewarding node operators and supporting various user needs. 1⃣ Install WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) Open PowerShell (Admin) and run:wsl --install -d UbuntuThis installs Ubuntu inside WSL. Restart your PC if needed. After installation, launch Ubuntu and set up your username & password. 🧵 (2/)2⃣ Install Podman (Docker Alternative) Inside your WSL terminal, update packages:sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -yInstall Podman:sudo apt install -y podmanVerify the installation:podman --version🧵 (3/)3⃣ Configure Firewall (UFW) & Open Ports Install UFW:sudo apt install -y ufwAllow SSH & BrinxAI's required port (1194/UDP):sudo ufw allow ssh sudo ufw allow 1194/udp sudo ufw enableCheck status:sudo ufw status🧵 (4/)4⃣ Pull & Run the BrinxAI Relay Node Container Check your system architecture:uname -mFor x86_64 (AMD64) users:podman pull admier/brinxai_nodes-relay:latestFor ARM64 users:podman pull admier/brinxai_nodes-relay:arm64🧵 (5/)5⃣ Start the Relay Node Run the container:podman run -d --name brinxai_relay --cap-add=NET_ADMIN -p 1194:1194/udp admier/brinxai_nodes-relay:latestFor ARM64, replace latest with arm64. Confirm it’s running:🧵 (6/)6⃣ Register Your Node & Start Earning! 👉 Sign up here: https://workers.brinxai.com/register.php?ref=8984ec4a Find your Public IP:curl ifconfig.meGo to the Worker Dashboard and add your node! Full setup guide: https://brinxai.gitbook.io/brinxai-depin-ai/relay-node-setup/relay-nodes-setup-docker 🧵 (7/)7⃣ Monitor Your Node Check logs:Restart if needed:Done! Your relay node is now running! 🚀 Follow for more updates ⬇ 🔹 X: @0x_mazdoor 🔹 Telegram: t.me/mazzysweb Retweet to help others! 🔄 #BrinxAI #DePIN #Podman #WSL #AI #Crypto

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