Publishing Sources

A Source defines the execution environment for your tasks—what Docker container to run and under what constraints.

What's in a Source

Component	Description
Docker Compose	Container network configuration (YAML) for each hardware type
Min payment	Minimum $OGPU per task
Max duration	Maximum execution time allowed
Hardware requirements	VRAM, RAM, compute capability
Delivery method	First Response or Manual Confirmation
Privacy settings	Optional encryption for task data

Creating a Source

Via Client App

1. Go to client.opengpu.network

2. Connect your wallet

3. Click "Create Source"

4. Configure:

   • Upload Docker Compose configuration

   • Set payment and timing constraints

   • Choose supported hardware environments

   • Select delivery method

5. Deploy

Via SDK

source_config = {
    "name": "My-LLM-Model",
    "docker_images": {
        "nvidia": "myregistry/mymodel:cuda-latest"
    },
    "constraints": {
        "min_payment": 0.001,
        "max_duration": 3600,
        "min_vram_gb": 8
    },
    "delivery_method": "FirstResponse"
}

source = await client.sources.create(source_config)

Container Configuration

Sources require Docker Compose YAML files defining your container network. You can upload separate configurations for each hardware type (CPU, NVIDIA, AMD) or use the Hugging Face Ready option for direct model integration.

Since providers execute client-provided containers, sources are subject to trust considerations. See Staking & Security for how the protocol handles this.

After Publishing

Once your Source is live:

1. Providers discover it and evaluate compatibility

2. Providers register and download your container

3. You can start publishing Tasks to it