Running a Full Node

What is a full node?

A full node downloads and independently validates the blockchain according to consensus rules. It can relay transactions and blocks, helping the operator verify the chain without trusting an explorer.

A node is not the same as a miner. A node validates the network; mining hardware performs proof-of-work calculations.

Before you begin

• Use official, verified releases only.
• Allow for disk use to grow; final requirements are not known.
• Keep security updates enabled.
• Keep RPC credentials private and bind administrative RPC to localhost or a trusted private interface.
• Expose only the documented peer-to-peer port.
• Never publish wallet keys or secrets in logs.

Installation steps will follow the release

1. Verify the release checksum using official instructions.
2. Install the supported build.
3. Configure network and data directory.
4. Start the node and monitor synchronisation and logs.
5. Confirm connections and validation.