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title: 'Node Operations' description: 'Learn about the different types of nodes in the Cadastry network and how they operate.' order: 5

Node Operations in Cadastry

Cadastry's network is powered by four distinct types of nodes, each playing a crucial role in maintaining the decentralized ecosystem for metadata management. This section provides an overview of node operations and links to detailed information about each node type.

Node Types

Our network consists of four specialized node types:

• Consensus Nodes
• Validation Nodes
• Computational Nodes
• Storage Nodes

General Node Operations

Regardless of the node type, all Cadastry nodes share some common operational aspects:

Basic Operations

1. Node Setup: Installing and configuring the Cadastry node software
2. Network Participation: Connecting to the Cadastry network and synchronizing with other nodes
3. Staking: Locking up CD tokens as a security deposit to participate in network operations
4. Maintenance: Keeping the node software up-to-date and ensuring optimal performance
5. Monitoring: Tracking node performance, uptime, and reward earnings

Node Requirements

Each node type has specific requirements for:

• Hardware specifications
• Network connectivity
• Storage capacity
• Staking amounts
• Performance metrics

Node Rewards

Nodes earn rewards based on:

• Network participation
• Resource commitment and utilization
• Uptime performance
• Staking duration

For detailed information about each node type, including specific operations, hardware requirements, and earning potential, please refer to the individual node type pages linked above.