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# Prime Pass and Dedicated Nodes

## What is ThorNode Prime Pass?

ThorNode Prime Pass is the ultimate tier offering **managed dedicated Solana RPCs** built specifically for each customer. Prime Pass holders get access to both shared RPC locations AND their own dedicated standalone RPC infrastructure.

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**Why Prime Pass?**

**ThorNode Prime Pass offers the most competitive pricing for dedicated Solana RPC nodes in the market - starting at just $1000. You won't find a fully managed, dedicated Solana RPC at this price point anywhere else.**<br>

**It's unmatched value for individuals, DAOs, and projects who need reliable, dedicated infrastructure.**
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**You can rent a dedicated RPC from ThorLas without holding a Prime Pass, but without general Prime Pass perks. Contact support for more info and pricing.**
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## Prime Pass Overview

| Feature          | Details                                                                 |
| ---------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Pass ID Format   | `P{number}` or `T{number}` (e.g., P123, T456)                           |
| Total Supply     | **10 NFTs** (limited for quality of service)                            |
| Shared Locations | **4 locations** (1 IP each, same locations as Classic/Elite/Flash)      |
| Dedicated RPC    | **Standalone RPC** with unlimited IPs and RPS/TPS                       |
| gRPC             | <p>ThorStreamer included<br>Yellowstone, on demand with extra cost.</p> |
| Setup Time       | 2-3 business days                                                       |
| Support          | **24/7 support plan**                                                   |
| Shared SWQoS     | Yes                                                                     |
| Dedicated SWQoS  | On demand with extra cost                                               |
| Bifrost          | 50 TPS                                                                  |

## Who is Prime Pass For?

ThorNode Prime is perfect for:

* **Individuals** who want full control and fastest possible over their RPC infrastructure
* **DAOs** requiring reliable, dedicated access
* **Projects** needing high-performance Solana RPC for production use

## Two-Part Access System

Prime Pass provides two types of RPC access:

### Shared Location Access (4 Locations)

You select **4 locations** from all available ThorLabs shared locations (same pool as Classic/Elite/Flash passes):

* **1 IP per location** - authenticate one IP address at each of your 4 chosen locations
* **Unique advantage** - You can select the same location multiple times (e.g., 4x Virginia = 4 different IPs on the same endpoint)
* Other pass types cannot authenticate multiple IPs to the same endpoint like this

Example configurations:

* 4 different locations (Virginia, Frankfurt, Tokyo, London)
* 2x Virginia + 2x Frankfurt
* 4x Virginia (4 different IPs on one endpoint)

### Dedicated Standalone RPC

In addition to shared locations, you receive your own **dedicated RPC**:

* Built specifically for you within 2-3 business days
* **Unlimited IP authentications** - add as many IPs as you need
* Not shared with any other users
* Full control over your dedicated infrastructure
* Perfect for teams and scaling

#### Next Steps

* Manage your Prime Pass URLs and IP authentication
* Pricing
* [RPC Node Locations and URLs](/introduction/node-locations-and-access.md)
* Troubleshooting - Solutions for common issues