Run MastNodes
Set up and run plug-and-play MastNode hardware to capture live AIS vessel signals from your area. No technical experience is required, and the MastChain team can help you get set up.
The Programme
What the Ambassador Programme is
Ambassadors are selected contributors who represent MastChain in their region and help grow its physical coverage. They support real-world infrastructure by running hardware, explaining the project to their networks, finding local operators, and identifying strong places to deploy a MastNode. Every credible voice and every well-placed node makes the network stronger, and makes the data more useful to the shipping and maritime ecosystem.
What ambassadors do
Three ways to move the network forward
Represent the project
Be a credible voice for MastChain. Create content, join the conversation, and explain operator-run maritime coverage to your community and to people who could deploy.
Find locations and operators
Help find strong sites and local operators for deployment: ports, rooftops, marinas, towers, coastal buildings, shipping hubs, and maritime businesses.
Bounties: earn rewards for successful introductions or deployment opportunities you identify.
Who should apply
Built for people who can move the network forward
DePIN operators
Crypto and DePIN community builders
Maritime and shipping enthusiasts
People near ports, coasts, rivers, or shipping routes
People with access to strong deployment locations
Local networks in maritime, logistics, infrastructure, or Web3
People who can connect MastChain with local operators
People in Scandinavia or the Baltics
You do not need to be technical, and you do not need to live by the sea. MastNodes are plug-and-play, and basic participation can take only a few minutes a week. If you cannot host a node yourself, you can still help by finding a strong location or introducing a local operator who can.
What ambassadors receive
Rewards that scale with impact
This is a contribution-based programme. What you receive reflects your location, how active your node is, and the ambassador work you complete.
MastNode hardware
Provided to selected ambassadors.
MAST rewards
Earn the network token for the coverage you contribute.
Stablecoin rewards
Stable-value rewards alongside MAST.
Bounties
For identifying local operators or strong deployment opportunities.
Setup support
Hands-on help from the MastChain team.
Early ecosystem access
Get involved ahead of the wider network.
Community recognition
Visible standing as an early contributor.
Room to grow
Opportunities to take on more as the network grows.
Important
MAST is a utility and governance token, not an investment. This is a contribution-based programme, where what you earn reflects the real work you do and the coverage you help bring online.
Priority region
Where coverage matters most right now
MastChain is currently prioritising deployment opportunities around Scandinavia and the Baltics. If you are based there, know local operators, or can help identify strong deployment locations in the region, your application is especially relevant. Applications from other regions are still welcome, particularly where the location has strong maritime traffic or strategic value.
Highlighted: Scandinavia & the Baltic Sea
How it works
From application to contributing, in five steps
1
Apply
Submit the application form.
2
Review
Profile and location review.
3
Onboard
Ambassador onboarding.
4
Deploy
Hardware assignment or deployment planning.
5
Contribute
Start contributing and earning rewards.
What is expected
Clear, fair commitments
Keep assigned hardware online and maintained
Communicate issues when they happen
Represent MastChain professionally
Help grow awareness in a credible way
Identify real deployment opportunities
Only deploy hardware where permission is granted
Follow local rules and regulations
Stay active enough to keep contributing
Deployment locations
What makes a location worth deploying
A strong location has
- Nearby maritime or shipping traffic
- Clear line of sight to the water
- Stable power
- Stable internet
- Safe and legal access
- Permission from the property owner
Good examples
Current priority region: Scandinavia & the Baltics
FAQ
Questions, answered
Do I need technical experience?
No. The MastNode is plug-and-play, and the MastChain team can help with setup if needed.
Do I need to live near the coast?
No. You can also help find a deployment location or connect MastChain with local operators who can deploy in strong locations.
Can I apply if I already run DePIN hardware?
Yes. Existing DePIN operators are a strong fit for the programme.
Can I help without operating a MastNode?
Yes. Ambassadors can also represent the project, grow awareness, identify deployment locations, and connect MastChain with local operators.
Can I earn a bounty for finding local operators?
Yes. Ambassadors can earn bounties for identifying local operators or strong deployment opportunities that help expand coverage.
How are MAST and stablecoin rewards calculated?
Rewards are based on location, node activity, and the amount of ambassador work completed. They scale with impact.
How much time does the programme take?
If the node is running well, it can take only a few minutes a week. Ambassadors who want to do more can contribute through content, local outreach, operator introductions, and deployment scouting.
What regions are most interesting right now?
MastChain is currently especially interested in deployment opportunities around Scandinavia and the Baltics.