https://github.com/onflow/flow-validator
Run a Flow node and help secure the network
https://github.com/onflow/flow-validator
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Run a Flow node and help secure the network
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/onflow/flow-validator
- Owner: onflow
- Created: 2023-09-05T04:33:24.000Z (almost 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-05-07T23:32:43.000Z (about 1 year ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-09T10:04:07.585Z (6 months ago)
- Size: 54.7 KB
- Stars: 5
- Watchers: 4
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 4
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Code of conduct: CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md
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README
# Run a Flow validator node
Are you interested in laying down the foundation for a new decentralized network?
The Flow network is comprised of different staked node types; a separation of concerns that significantly reduces redundant effort
As a result, Flow is among the most environmentally friendly Web 3 networks, with four different node types depending on hardware capacity, internet speed, and stake:
- Consensus Nodes decide the presence and order of transactions on the blockchain
- Collection Nodes enhance network connectivity and data availability for dapps
- Execution Nodes perform the computation associated with each transaction
- Verification Nodes are responsible for keeping the Execution Nodes in check
The different types of nodes are described more in-depth [here](https://developers.flow.com/networks/node-ops/node-operation/node-roles).
As node operator, you can choose to run any of the different types of node that best fits your needs. For more see [here](https://developers.flow.com/networks/node-ops)
_Validator Node applications are reviewed by the Flow governance working group on a rolling basis._
> This guide is only for the validator nodes.
>
> To run a **light node** follow this [guide](https://developers.flow.com/networks/node-ops/access-onchain-data/light-nodes/observer-node) instead
>
> To run an **access node**, follow this [guide](https://developers.flow.com/networks/node-ops/access-onchain-data/access-nodes/access-node-setup) instead
>
## Steps to run a validator node
1. Submit an [issue](https://github.com/onflow/flow-node-operation/issues) on this repository.
2. The Flow governance working group will review the submission on a weekly basis.
3. Once approved, you can follow the [node bootstrapping guide](https://developers.flow.com/networks/node-ops/node-operation/node-bootstrap)