# 3.2 NodeOs

Installing the Xend Browser on any device also entails the installation of NodeOs, which the device's owner can freely activate or deactivate. NodeOs offers several capabilities:

* The ability to set up and operate a **MicroNode**, which
  * Allows to use the device as one AssetChain validation device
  * Requires linking with a Xend ID.
* Setting up a **rotating uptime or backup procedures** 
  * Users with multiple devices linked to the same Xend ID, all running NodeOS, can implement a 'rotating uptime' strategy for validation. This approach involves programming the devices to alternate their active periods, such as switching every 8 hours. This ensures continuous validation activities without overburdening any single device, maintaining optimal network participation and device longevity.
  * For users with multiple devices, employing them as backup validators offers a resilient solution. Should one device become unavailable, a secondary device can automatically assume the role, stepping in to continue the validation process as a backup MicroNode. This seamless transition helps maintain the required uptime rate for the associated Xend ID, ensuring uninterrupted network participation.
* Transforming the device into a comprehensive hardware ledger that includes:
  * **A Xend ID**,
  * **NodePay**, a feature enabling the device to facilitate both physical and virtual transactions,
  * A Hybrid Wallet, which provides seamless access to the user's Xend Exchange and OAE wallets associated with their Xend ID.

<figure><img src="https://4037087624-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FX3eYth2tuydpGmqQBA4I%2Fuploads%2FqRShovlr5lECpo46XoI8%2Fimage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=f3b334ac-ceec-4eac-ba0e-eea4e9234afd" alt=""><figcaption><p>- Example of NodeOs setup with single device and multiple devices</p></figcaption></figure>