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# What is Kinetized Compute?

Kinetized compute is a **whole machine** you list on the Kinesis Network. Customers run their containers on it. You are paid for the hours it is **Rented**, not for hours it sits **Idle**.

Each listed machine has:

* An **availability window** — until a date you set, or until you change it
* A **notice period** — shown as **24 hrs** unless you change it
* **You earn** — the hourly payout Kinesis sets from the machine’s specs

Customers see hardware, location, and a Kinesis price. They do not see who you are. You see **Idle** or **Rented**. You do not see who is renting you.

On Fleet:

* **Needs setup** — the agent is on the host; the machine is not listed yet
* **Idle** — listed, not rented right now
* **Rented** — a Grid is using it; earnings accrue

Idle after you have listed is normal. You stay listed. You do not need to list again. You earn only while **Rented**.


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