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# Node Tier: Secure vs Spot

By default every node is **Secure** — it earns [subnet incentive](../rewards/emission.mdx) and is subject to penalties if a rental is interrupted.

Providers meeting the requirements below can switch a node to **Spot**:

|                                | Secure (default) | Spot |
|--------------------------------|------------------|------|
| Rental income                  | yes              | yes  |
| Subnet incentive               | yes              | no   |
| Penalty on rental interruption | yes              | no   |
| "Spot" badge shown to renters  | no               | yes  |

## Requirements

- Lifetime miner payouts on your coldkey ≥ **$1,000**
- The node must not be currently rented

## Changing the tier

1. Open the node details page in the Provider Portal.
2. Click **Change Tier** in the top toolbar (between *Add Notice Period* and *Remove*).
3. Select **Secure** or **Spot** and confirm.

![Change Tier modal](./assets/spot-tier-modal.png)

The current tier is shown in the **General** section as the `TIER` badge.

:::info Renter visibility
Renters see a **Spot** badge on these nodes in the rental UI and are aware the pod may be interrupted without compensation.
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