Node Roles

The whitepaper outlines three primary roles in the Tetreum node architecture.

Validator nodes

Validator nodes participate in block proposal and signing. Validators are selected based on identity and reliability and are expected to meet governance and uptime standards.

Full nodes

Full nodes maintain the complete blockchain state and verify all blocks and transactions. They support explorers, developers, and applications that need complete network data.

Light clients

Light clients are designed for mobile and browser-based applications. They maintain a lighter subset of the chain and rely on trusted checkpoints for faster interaction.

This separation of roles is intended to distribute responsibility while preserving fast confirmation times and high throughput.