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# Binding & Delegating

Two things need to happen before your node starts doing anything: you bind the License NFT to a node instance, and you delegate it to a burner wallet. The burner wallet is what actually submits verification proofs on-chain.

Once delegation is live, the node starts sending heartbeats and accruing rewards.

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### Pick your setup

There are two ways to do this. The main difference is whether you want to run the node infrastructure yourself.

#### Using a NaaS Provider

A NaaS provider runs the infrastructure for you — the Docker container, the burner wallet, gas top-ups, uptime. You keep ownership of the License NFT and delegate to their wallet. If you don't want to think about servers, this is the way to go.

#### Running Your Own Node

You run the Docker container yourself. You manage the burner wallet, fund gas, and keep the node online. More work, but you control everything.

[Using a NaaS Provider](/zkproofer-node/how-to-run-zkproofer-nodes/binding-and-delegating/using-a-naas-provider.md)

[Running your own Node](/zkproofer-node/how-to-run-zkproofer-nodes/binding-and-delegating/running-your-own-node.md)


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