Running a Full Node

Full Node Requirements

Specifications and hardware needed to run a full node.

Full Node Setup

Step-by-step instructions to set up your full node.

Update

Download and install updates to maintain compatibility and performance.

Cosmovisor

Setup and configure Cosmovisor to Automate the management of your node upgrades.

Reset The Data

Instructions to safely clear and restart your node data

State Sync

Configure and run state sync for faster node setup.

Full Node Overview

A full node is a program that fully validates transactions and blocks of a blockchain. It is distinct from a light node that only processes block headers and a small subset of transactions. Running a full-node requires more resources than a light-node but is necessary in order to be a validator. In practice, running a full node only implies running a non-compromised and up-to-date version of the software with low network latency and without downtime.

Of course, it is possible and encouraged for users to run full-nodes even if they do not plan to be validators