Hacknet nodes

This distributed network of computers allows you to gain passive income. By upgrading a node's level, RAM, and CPU cores you can increase the amount of money it earns. You can also purchase new nodes to expand your Hacknet - The cost for each node increases as your network grows.

Hacknet nodes won't make as much money as basic hacking scripts, and they are not enough to progress alone.

Later in the game, there is a powerful change to the Hacknet system called Hacknet Servers.