Learn about Nodes
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The Endless network consists of three node types: validator nodes, validator fullnodes (VFNs), and public fullnodes (PFNs). To participate in consensus, you are required to run a validator node and stake the minimum amount of utility coins. VFNs and PFNs are not required to participate in consensus, but they are necessary to distribute blockchain data and enable ecosystem services, e.g., indexing, querying, and RESTful API services (see ). VFNs can only be run by validator operators, while PFNs can be run by anyone.
This section provides detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to deploy and operate Endless nodes in different environments. It also describes everything you need to stake and participate in consensus and governance. You can also find additional resources for node operation in the External Resources section.
Everything you need to know about how validation, staking and governance works on Endless.
A comprehensive guide to deploying nodes, staking operations and participate in consensus.
A section with detailed, step-by-step instructions on everything related to Endless PFNs.
Deploy a PFN
Follow this section to deploy a PFN.
Indexer PFN
Describes how to run an indexer PFN on the Endless network.
Local development testnet
Run a localnet for development (including validator nodes).
Upgrade a node
Upgrade your node with new releases.
Bootstrap from a snapshot
Use a snapshot to bootstrap a new node.
Bootstrap from a backup
Use data restore to bootstrap a new node.
How validation works
Validator-leader proposes and earns rewards on success.
Validator states
Learn how a validator gets into a validator set.
Staking on Endless
A comprehensive guide to how staking works on Endless.
Governance
Who can propose, who can vote, and how an AIP is resolved.
Owner
Describes the owner operations performed for staking.
Voter
Describes the voter operations performed for staking.
Node requirements
Details the compute and storage resources you need. Read this first before anything.
Running validator node
In the cloud or on-premises, Docker or source, you will read step-by-step instructions here.
Node health
You can verify your node health using several options.
Connecting to Endless network
Steps to connect your nodes to an Endless network.
Staking pool operations
Step-by-step guide for how to perform staking pool operations.
Shutting down nodes
Leave the validator set first, and then shut down your node.