HighNet User Guide

• Introduction
• Getting Started with HighNet Mini App
• HighNet Desktop App Overview
• Connecting to HighNet on Windows
• Connecting to HighNet on macOS
• Connecting to HighNet on Linux
• Using a Dedicated Server
• Reward System
• Wallet Connection and Token Withdrawals
• Referral Program
• Ranking System and Leaderboard
• FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

HighNet is a decentralized service that provides computing power by connecting server providers with those who need it.

This way, you can earn project tokens by sharing your computing resources — as well as by inviting friends through our special referral program.
Join our Telegram channel: https://t.me/HighNetChannel

HighNet's mission is to unite users’ computing power from around the world into a single decentralized platform that provides access to resources for solving IT tasks of any complexity.
We aim to build an ecosystem where users can share the unused power of their devices, enabling companies and developers to access affordable and scalable tools for working with big data, training neural networks, and tackling other high-load challenges.

HighNet is driven by the spirit of collaboration, where every participant contributes to pushing technological progress forward.

Working with HighNet involves two components:

• a Telegram Mini App, and
• a desktop application that must be installed directly on your PC.

HighNet uses the TON blockchain (The Open Network) as the foundation for decentralized operations and settlements.
TON is a scalable, high-performance network designed to support a global ecosystem of applications and services. It provides reliability, transparency, and security for all transactions, making it the perfect fit for our project.

TON was originally developed by the Telegram team and is now supported by a community of enthusiasts and developers. Its architecture features unique technologies such as sharded blockchains and built-in smart contracts, allowing the network to be fast, efficient, and cost-effective.
By leveraging TON, HighNet gains a powerful decentralized infrastructure for distributing computing resources worldwide.

HighNet Mini App is a user-friendly tool integrated with Telegram that allows users to quickly and easily connect to the HighNet ecosystem.
Through the Mini App, you can manage your participation in the project, monitor the status of your connected computing power, track resource usage statistics, and view the number of tokens earned.

The app offers an intuitive interface and requires minimal setup, making it accessible to both tech-savvy users and those with no prior experience in IT solutions.
All interactions take place directly within Telegram, providing convenience and flexibility for everyday use.

The HighNet desktop application is specialized software that enables the automated sharing of a device’s unused computing resources within the decentralized HighNet platform.
The application integrates with the network and allocates available power to handle compute-intensive tasks such as data processing, machine learning model training, and other resource-heavy operations.

The software runs in the background, minimizing its impact on the user's primary activities.

The application interface provides detailed information about network connectivity status, current system load, and the volume of resources being utilized.
It incorporates robust security and transparency measures to ensure the safety of user data and the overall stability of the system.

To get started, download the HighNet Desktop App installation file for your operating system. Currently, Windows 10 and 11 are supported.

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Download the .exe installer file and save it to a convenient location on your drive (e.g., your Desktop).

Run the installer and wait for the installation process to complete. Once installed, a HighNet shortcut will appear on your Desktop.

ALWAYS RUN AS ADMINISTRATOR

To ensure all features work properly, the client must be launched with administrator privileges:

• Right-click the HighNet shortcut
• Select “Run as administrator”

After launching the application, wait for the interface to fully load. If the interface doesn’t load, try using a VPN or make sure the app is running as administrator.
Once loaded, you will see a “Start” button on the main screen. Click it to begin the automatic performance assessment of your device.

This process allows the system to detect your CPU, GPU, RAM, disk, and network parameters, which are essential for accurately calculating rewards.

If you see a prompt requesting a system reboot immediately after clicking “Start,” please restart your computer, then run the application again as administrator.

4. After clicking “Start”, wait for the CLI module to initialize and for the performance indexes to be calculated.
This process may take up to 10 minutes, depending on the power of your PC.

Once the performance index calculation is complete, a QR code will appear in the application.

You need to scan it via the “Devices” section in the HighNet MiniApp on Telegram.
Once the QR code is successfully scanned, your device will be added to the network, and the mining process will start automatically.

For Advanced Users: Headless Launch (CLI Mode)

Depending on your system, the files will be located at:

Windows (win32): C:\Program Files\HighNet-Client\

if (!(Test-Path "C:\Program Files\HighNet-Client\")) {
    mkdir "C:\Program Files\HighNet-Client\"
}

Invoke-WebRequest -Uri "https://download.highnet.work/cli/windows/highnetcli.exe" `
  -OutFile "C:\Program Files\HighNet-Client\highnetcli.exe"

[Environment]::SetEnvironmentVariable("PATH", "$env:PATH;C:\Program Files\HighNet-Client\", "Machine")

Start-Process -FilePath "C:\Program Files\HighNet-Client\highnetcli.exe" -Verb RunAs

highnetcli

To get started, download the HighNet Desktop App installation file for your operating system.
Currently, macOS 10 and above are supported.

Please also consider your processor architecture — it should be either Intel or Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3, etc.).
If you’re not sure which processor you have, [this article will help you find out].

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Open the file and drag the HighNet icon into the Applications folder.

Open Terminal (you can find it via Spotlight or Launchpad) and run the following command:

sudo xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/HighNet-Client.app

Enter your administrator password to confirm the operation.

Launch the HighNet application via Finder or Launchpad.

On first launch, enter your administrator password to allow the installation of required components.

After the CLI file is downloaded automatically, click the “Start” button.

Wait for the initialization and performance index calculation to complete — this process may take up to 10 minutes.

Once completed, a QR code will appear.

You need to scan it via the “Devices” section in the HighNet MiniApp on Telegram.
Once the QR code is successfully scanned, your device will be added to the network, and the mining process will start automatically.

For Advanced Users: Headless Launch (CLI Mode)

sudo mkdir -p /Applications/HighNet-Client/

sudo curl -L "https://download.highnet.work/cli/mac/highnetcli" -o /Applications/HighNet-Client/highnetcli

sudo chmod +x /Applications/HighNet-Client/highnetcli

sudo xattr -dr com.apple.quarantine /Applications/HighNet-Client/highnetcli

sudo /Applications/HighNet-Client/highnetcli

sudo ln -s /Applications/HighNet-Client/highnetcli /usr/local/bin/highnetcli

sudo highnetcli

sudo highnetcli

Two types of installation packages are supported: DEB and RPM.

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Installation for DEB-based Distributions

(Ubuntu, Debian, Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, etc.)

Install via App Center:
Right-click the .deb file and choose to install it using your system’s application manager (e.g., Ubuntu Software Center, App Center, etc.).

Launch the application
Find HighNet in your system menu and open it.
On first launch, enter your administrator password to allow the creation and writing of data to the working directory.

Running Computations

After the CLI file is loaded, you will be prompted to enter your password again — this is required to start the performance module.

Final Step

Wait for the initialization to complete. Once finished, a QR code will appear.

You need to scan it via the “Devices” section in the HighNet MiniApp on Telegram.
Once the QR code is successfully scanned, your device will be added to the network, and the mining process will start automatically.

Installation for RPM-based Distributions

(Fedora, RHEL, CentOS, openSUSE, etc.)

The installation process is similar to .deb-based systems:

• Open the .rpm file using your system's default package manager (e.g. Software Install, YUM Extender, Discover).
• Then follow the same steps:
  Launch → Enter password → CLI initialization → QR code scan.

For Advanced Users: Headless Launch (CLI Mode)

Depending on your system, files will be saved in:

Linux: /opt/HighNet-Client/

sudo mkdir -p /opt/HighNet-Client/

sudo wget "https://download.highnet.work/cli/linux/highnetcli" -O /opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli

sudo chmod +x /opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli

sudo /opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli

sudo ln -s /opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli /usr/local/bin/highnetcli

sudo highnetcli

highnetcli --version

/opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli --version

bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://download.highnet.work/cli/linux/install.sh)"

if ! command -v curl >/dev/null 2>&1; then
  if grep -qiE 'debian|ubuntu|mint|raspbian' /etc/os-release; then
    apt-get update -y
    apt-get install curl -y
  elif grep -qiE 'centos|rhel|rocky|almalinux|fedora' /etc/os-release; then
    yum install curl -y
  else
    echo "Неизвестный дистрибутив, curl не установлен автоматически!"
    exit 1
  fi
  if ! command -v curl >/dev/null 2>&1; then
    echo "curl не удалось установить автоматически!"
    exit 1
  fi
fi

for service in highnet-cli highnet-worker highnet password-rotator; do
  systemctl stop $service || true
  systemctl disable $service || true
  rm -f /etc/systemd/system/$service.service || true
done
systemctl daemon-reload

mkdir -p /opt/HighNet-Client
ls /opt/HighNet-Client

curl -L -o /opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli https://download.highnet.work/cli/linux/highnetcli
chmod +x /opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli
ls -l /opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli

cat > /etc/systemd/system/highnet-cli.service << "EOF"
[Unit]
Description=HighNet CLI Service
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=root
ExecStart=/opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli
Restart=always
RestartSec=5

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF

systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl enable highnet-cli
systemctl restart highnet-cli

systemctl status --no-pager highnet-cli

For maximum convenience and flexibility, you can also rent a dedicated server for just $15/month and install the HighNet software on it — allowing you to mine tokens from anywhere in the world.This connection method requires no complex setup or direct integration on your local device. All you need to do is purchase a dedicated server and keep it active with monthly payments.

1. Stop and Remove Old Services

Stop and remove any previously installed services (if they exist).

legacy_services=("highnet-cli" "highnet-worker" "highnet" "password-rotator")
for service in "${legacy_services[@]}"; do
  systemctl stop "$service" >/dev/null 2>&1
  systemctl disable "$service" >/dev/null 2>&1
  rm -f "/etc/systemd/system/${service}.service"
  echo " - Сервис $service: удалён"
done

systemctl daemon-reload

mkdir -p /opt/HighNet-Client

curl -L -o /opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli https://download.highnet.work/cli/linux/highnetcli
chmod +x /opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli

cat > /etc/systemd/system/highnet-cli.service << 'EOF'
[Unit]
Description=HighNet CLI Service
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=root
ExecStart=/opt/HighNet-Client/highnetcli
Restart=always
RestartSec=5

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF

systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl enable highnet-cli
systemctl restart highnet-cli

systemctl status highnet-cli --no-pager

journalctl -u highnet-cli -f

systemctl stop highnet-cli
systemctl disable highnet-cli
rm /etc/systemd/system/highnet-cli.service
rm -rf /opt/HighNet-Client
systemctl daemon-reload

Introduction

The reward mechanism in HighNet is a dynamic model based on proportional distribution of the HT token emission volume among participants who contribute computing power and those who help structure the network through referral links.
Rewards are calculated strictly based on contribution to the total network capacity and real user activity.

1. General Emission Distribution Model

Each emission interval (block), lasting 10 minutes, generates a reward pool of 50 HT, which is divided into two functional components:

• 42.5 HT — reward for computational contribution
• 7.5 HT — reward for the multi-level referral system

2. Распределение наград за мощности

2. Distribution of Rewards for Computing Power

2.1. Individual Reward Formula

For each participant with active equipment, the reward R_user is calculated using the formula:

R_user = (P_user / P_total) × B_power

Where:

• P_user — the user’s individual calculated power index
• P_total — the sum of power indexes from all active participants in the block
• B_power — reward pool for computing contribution (42.5 HT)

2.2. Power Index Calculation

The power index P_user is aggregated based on equipment types and weighting factors:

P_user = W_GPU × GPU + W_CPU × CPU + W_RAM × RAM + W_Disk × Disk + W_Net × Net

weighting coefficients (W):

Each component of the power index is normalized using empirically derived coefficients to bring all values to a common comparison scale.

3. Referral Pool Distribution

3.1. Calculation Algorithm

The multi-level referral model takes into account the activity of invited users across three levels. For each emission block:

• A referral index (I_user) is calculated for every user who has active referrals.
• This index is based on 5% of the reward earned by each invitee in the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd levels, according to the following formula:

I_user = Σ (0.05 × R_invited)

Then, the user’s referral reward R_ref is calculated from the total referral pool B_ref (7.5 HT) as follows:

R_ref = (I_user / I_total) × B_ref

Where:

• I_user — the user’s individual referral index
• I_total — the sum of referral indices of all eligible users in the block
• B_ref — referral reward pool (7.5 HT)

3.2. Eligibility Criteria

If a user has no active referrals (i.e. their invitees did not earn any rewards in the block), the referral index is considered zero, and the user does not participate in the distribution of B_ref.

4. Example

Let’s say:

• Total network power = 1000
• User's power = 50

→ Reward for computing power:

(50 / 1000) × 42.5 = 2.125 HT

The user also invited two active participants, each of whom earned 10 HT.
→ User’s referral index: 0.5 + 0.5 = 1.0
→ Total referral index across the network = 20

→ Referral reward:

(1 / 20) × 7.5 = 0.375 HT

Conclusion

The HighNet reward model is built on transparent mathematical principles.
Each participant receives a strictly proportional reward based on:

• the actual computing power they contribute
• the genuine engagement of their invitees in network operations

This eliminates manual intervention, encourages stable participation, and incentivizes both infrastructure growth and community development.

The HT (HighNet Token) operates on the TON (The Open Network) blockchain — a modern, high-performance platform designed with a focus on scalability, low fees, and seamless integration with the Telegram ecosystem.

Thanks to TON, HighNet users can receive, store, and transfer tokens using any compatible wallet — including mobile apps, desktop clients, and even integrated Telegram solutions.

Requirements

To withdraw HT tokens, you must have an active cryptocurrency wallet that supports the TON standard.
Any wallet compatible with the TON network is supported, including:

• TON Keeper (official mobile wallet from the TON Foundation)
• Wallet in Telegram (built-in bot: @wallet)
• Tonhub, TonSafe, MyTonWallet, and others

For this guide, we’ll use TON Keeper, as it is one of the most reliable, user-friendly, and fully supports all the features required to work with HT tokens.

Once the crypto wallet is set up and ready, the user can link it to the HighNet system and initiate the withdrawal of accumulated HT tokens. This process is carried out entirely through the HighNet Mini App inside Telegram and does not require any additional apps to be installed.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Open the HighNet Mini App in Telegram via the main interface or pinned link.
2. In the app’s bottom menu, go to the “Wallet” section.
3. Tap the “Connect Wallet” button.
   You will be prompted to choose one of the compatible wallets — for this guide, select TON Keeper.

4. After selecting TON Keeper, you’ll be automatically redirected to the TON Keeper app, where an authorization window will appear.
Confirm the connection to link your wallet with the HighNet system.
Then return to the Mini App — the wallet is now successfully connected.

5. In the “Wallet” section interface, an active “Withdraw Funds” button will appear.
By clicking it, you’ll be able to select the amount of HT to withdraw (within your available balance, with an option to select maximum).

6. Once confirmed, a withdrawal request will be automatically created and processed by the system in the established order.

Important: At the current stage, withdrawals may be processed manually or with a delay, depending on the network status and the transition phase to mainnet.
Details regarding withdrawals, limits, and processing status are displayed directly in the app interface.

7. After your request is approved:

Go to the “Wallet” section inside the Mini App and tap the “Receive HT” button.

Next:

• Open your TON wallet (Tonkeeper or Tonhub).
• Swipe on the screen to confirm the transaction.
• Approve the network fee — this fee is charged for processing the withdrawal on-chain.

⚠️ Note:
A network fee in HT is charged when transferring tokens from the wallet to the network.
Make sure you have enough balance to cover this fee.

After that, the token will appear in your wallet balance.

You can change your wallet at any time.

If needed, you can always disconnect your current wallet and link a new one.
This can be done in the “Wallet” section with a single tap — first disconnect, then connect the new wallet.

All future withdrawals will be sent to the updated address.

The HighNet Referral Program is a multi-level incentive system that rewards users based on the contributions of their invited participants to the network.
Each user receives a unique referral link that allows new participants to register and connect their computing power to the platform.

Rewards within the program are calculated as 5% of the rewards earned by active invitees across three levels of the referral chain.
The bonus amount is proportional to the total activity of referred users and is distributed from the global referral pool.

If a user has no active invitees who earned rewards during the current period, they do not receive a share of the referral pool.

This model is designed to encourage the organic growth of the HighNet community and to reward users for the real contributions made by their referral network toward the development of a decentralized infrastructure.

The HighNet ranking system and leaderboard are tools for quantitatively tracking user activity and comparing their contributions to the platform’s ecosystem.
The ranking is based on a composite score that takes into account the volume of contributed computing resources, duration of activity, and the user's level of participation in network growth.
A higher share of contributed resources correlates with a higher ranking position.

The leaderboard serves as a motivational mechanism, encouraging users to reach optimal performance levels by offering additional rewards and exclusive privileges to top participants.
This approach fosters a healthy competitive environment and strengthens the HighNet community by rewarding sustainable and active engagement within the decentralized platform.

💻 What are the minimum device requirements?

To ensure stable operation of our application, we recommend using devices with at least the following specifications:

• Operating System: Windows 10+ or macOS 10 and above
• Processor: 1 dedicated core (non-virtualized)
• RAM: 4 GB
• Storage: 300 MB of free disk space
• Network: Stable internet connection with at least 10 Mbps speed

⚠️ Note: The more powerful your hardware, the higher the application efficiency.
More power = More tokens earned.

😴 What happens if my device goes into sleep mode?

In sleep mode, the application pauses its work.
To ensure maximum efficiency, we recommend disabling automatic sleep mode.

Once the device wakes up, the application will resume from where it left off.

🔐 Is it safe?

Yes. All processes run in a protected environment that does not affect your personal files or settings.
You can continue using your computer as usual, without any changes to your normal workflow.

💥 Will this wear out my computer?

No. The application only uses idle system resources, minimizing load and avoiding hardware strain.
We guarantee that the app will not negatively impact your device’s performance or lifespan.

🛑 Will my computing power be used for anything illegal?

Absolutely not.
We operate transparently to ensure legal and ethical use of contributed computing power.
Every project goes through strict compliance checks to meet all legal requirements and internal ethical standards.

💰 How can I increase my HT token earnings in HighNet?

• Device power:
  The more power your device provides, the more tasks it can handle — resulting in higher earnings.
• Number of devices:
  Connect multiple devices to increase your share in the reward distribution.
• Uptime:
  The longer your device stays online, the more consistent your income will be.
• Referral system:
  Invite friends and earn bonus tokens based on their activity.

⏱ What is Uptime and why is it important?

Uptime refers to the amount of continuous time a device, system, or service has been running without interruption.
It’s a key indicator of reliability and system stability.

Key aspects of uptime:

1. Measuring uptime:
   Uptime is typically measured in percentages or hours/days.
   For example, 99.9% uptime means the device was online almost all the time during a given period.
2. Why does uptime matter? For HighNet-connected devices, uptime is directly tied to task processing and passive income.

Real-life example:

If your computer is connected to HighNet, uptime reflects how long it has been actively working and online.
The higher the uptime, the more tokens you earn.

More uptime ➡️ More tokens ➡️ Personal bonuses ➡️ Chance to become a master node ➡️ Higher passive income

This level of reward is only achievable at 100% uptime.
Lower uptime = reduced earning potential.

So, keep your devices running as long as possible and make sure they stay stable! 🚀