> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.tetreum.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.tetreum.com/network/architecture/node-roles.md). # 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. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.tetreum.com/network/architecture/node-roles.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.