Credits System in Open Research Laboratory
Welcome to the Credit System guide for the Necrozma Open Research Laboratory. This system ensures fair, accessible, and trackable use of our high-fidelity scientific simulations and lab tools.
Credits act as virtual tokens that are consumed whenever a user runs a simulation or adds equipment to an experiment or workflow.
Free Credits for New Users
Every new user who signs up on the platform receives 50 free credits as the part of Open Research Laboratory Early Adopter Program.
This is more than enough to:
- Run multiple experiments
- Try out advanced components
- Build and test entire workflows
You can monitor your remaining credits at any time from your profile dashboard.
Component Costs
Each lab component has an associated credit cost, depending on its complexity, data output, and compute intensity.
| Component | Example Cost (Credits) |
|---|---|
| Basic instruments (Multimeter, Oscilloscope) | 3–5 |
| Intermediate tools (Laser, Function Generator) | 5–7 |
| Advanced systems (Quantum Simulators, Plasma Emitters) | 8–10 |
Experiments can contain one or multiple components — you'll only be charged for the components you use.
Workflows have their predefined Credit cost. You can see it on selected workflow page
Requesting Additional Credits
If you’ve used up your credits and need more, you have multiple options:
Apply for a Credit Refill
Coming soon
Institutional Sponsorships
Are you part of a university or research lab? We offer bulk credit packages and long-term sponsorships for partnered institutions.
Summary
- New users get 50 credits automatically
- Each component costs between 3–10 credits
- Use workflows and presets to save credits
- Request credits if you run out
- No cost for signing up or exploring
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