# Guide: Running a Powerloom Node with RapidNode 💸

By [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers) · 2024-02-22

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**GM Farmooors 🧑‍🌾**

**RapidNode is thrilled to unveil our latest integration with Poweloom!**

Our mission at RapidNode is to empower airdrop farmers like you to amplify your rewards effortlessly. Powerloom Protocol, securing $3M in funding, emerges as a pivotal data network for smart contracts across DeFi, GameFi, NFTs, and more, promising to revolutionize your blockchain endeavours.

Ready to kickstart your node? Here’s how:

**Step 1: Acquire Your Powerloom Snapshotter NFT**

Go to PowerLoom’s Official [Mint Website](https://mint.powerloom.network/) and buy the PowerLoom Snapshotter NFT.

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**Step 2: Set Up a Burner Wallet**

Create a single-use crypto wallet for this purpose. Simply add a new account in Metamask to generate your burner wallet.

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**Step 3: Register Your Burner Wallet with PowerLoom**

Navigate to the [Powerloom Snapshotter Dashboard](https://snapshotter-dashboard.powerloom.network/), connect your wallet containing the Snapshotter NFT, and enter your newly created burner wallet address.

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**Step 4: Login To Rapid Node**

Access your [RapidNode account](https://rapidnode.xyz/dashboard) with your email and password, then select “Deploy Now” for PowerLoom.

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**Step 5 : Create Your Alchemy API Key**

Sign up or log into your [Alchemy account](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/), complete the account verification process, choose the Ethereum Mainnet, and double-check your details.

`Important: You need the Alchemy API Key, not the URL.`

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**Step 6: Enter Your Burner Wallet Credentials**

Fill in your burner wallet address and private key. These credentials will authorize the PowerLoom Node to burn tokens.

`Note: Please do not deposit any tokens in your burner wallet.`

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**Step 7: Launch Your Node**

With your [Alchemy API Key](https://dashboard.alchemy.com/apps/) ready, start the deployment. You'll be notified once your Powerloom node is active.

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**Step 8: Deployment Confirmation**

Take it easy while our team diligently sets up your node.

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**Step 9: Keep Tabs on Your Node**

Monitor your node's functionality and metrics via the Alchemy Dashboard.

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Congratulations, your Powerloom node is all set! For any queries or concerns, the RapidNode support team is just a Discord message away. Don’t hesitate to open a ticket.

Lastly, keep abreast of Powerloom’s updates to preemptively address any potential disruptions to your node’s performance.

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*Originally published on [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers/guide-running-a-powerloom-node-with-rapidnode)*