> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.plasma.org/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Operator Onboarding

> Get started running Plasma non-validator nodes

Running a non-validator node on Plasma is permissionless. You can deploy on mainnet, testnet, or devnet using the public [non-validator-templates](https://github.com/PlasmaLaboratories/non-validator-templates) repository.

<Card title="Get started" icon="rocket" iconType="light" color="#307F61" href="./non-validator-node-setup">
  Follow the Non-Validator Node Setup guide to deploy your node.
</Card>

## Alternative Options

If you're not ready to operate your own nodes or prefer different approaches:

### RPC Providers

Use managed infrastructure with no setup required:

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  <Card title="QuickNode" icon="bolt" href="https://www.quicknode.com/">
    Enterprise-grade RPC endpoints with global reach.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Tenderly" icon="chart-line" href="https://tenderly.co/">
    Developer tooling and observability for EVM chains.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Public RPC

A rate-limited public RPC endpoint is available for development and testing:

| Network | Endpoint                        |
| :------ | :------------------------------ |
| Mainnet | `https://rpc.plasma.to`         |
| Testnet | `https://testnet-rpc.plasma.to` |

<Warning>
  Rate limits apply. Public RPC endpoints are not suitable for production use.
</Warning>

## Future Opportunities

More ways to participate will become available as the network matures, including third-party consensus nodes post-mainnet launch and stake delegation to professional validators.