⚙️ Watcher Node Scheduled Maintenance

**DeNet Academy is launching hands-on practice modules next Monday.** The new modules will teach users how to: - Navigate a crypto wallet - Use a blockchain explorer This follows the academy's initial lessons announced in January, which aimed to help users gain Web3 skills and market knowledge. The practice sessions offer a practical, hands-on approach to learning blockchain fundamentals.

DeNet has opened its referral reward claim period for users whose friends purchased Datakeeper Nodes in February. **Key Details:** - **Claim Period:** Open until March 1 - **Payment Method:** USDT on Polygon network, sent to connected wallet - **Distribution Timeline:** Within 2 weeks after claim period ends - **Bonus Tip:** Referral rewards can be applied as a discount toward your own Datakeeper Node purchase Users can claim their rewards through the [DeNet website or mobile app](https://nodesale.denet.app/). This marks a continuation of DeNet's referral program, which previously ran claim periods in April 2025 with similar 30-day windows and USDT payment structures on Polygon.

Datakeeper node licenses are now being distributed on the peaq Network as ERC-721 tokens. Node operators can check their licenses at [peaq.subscan.io](https://peaq.subscan.io/) using their DeNet address. Key points: - Bonus nodes available for purchasing 5 or 10 nodes - Special rewards for contest winners and contributors - Early-stage contracts may be renewed to maintain network fairness - License revocation possible for cases of unsolicited Stripe refunds Software release launches today with instructions forthcoming. This initiative supports the development of decentralized storage infrastructure on the peaq network.

DeNet's decentralized storage network has achieved a significant milestone with 1.8 million active Watcher Node devices. The platform recently added 2,100+ new Datakeepers following their Node Sale. Key updates: - 1.8M active Watcher Node devices - 2,100+ new Datakeepers onboarded - Network approaching 2M total users This expansion strengthens DeNet's validation layer for decentralized storage, enhancing network security and sovereignty. The platform continues to grow from its previous milestone of 500K Watcher Nodes in December 2023.