cadastry

title: 'Consensus Nodes' description: 'Learn about Consensus Nodes in the Cadastry network, their role, requirements, and operations.' order: 1

Consensus Nodes in Cadastry

Consensus Nodes are the backbone of the Cadastry network, responsible for maintaining network consensus and validating transactions.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Participate in block creation
  • Ensure network security
  • Delegate tasks to validation and computational nodes
  • Vote on network upgrades and governance proposals
  • Maintain a full copy of the blockchain

Hardware Requirements

Recommended specifications:

  • CPU: 32 cores
  • RAM: 64GB
  • Storage: 2TB NVMe SSD
  • Network: High-speed, low-latency internet connection

Staking Requirements

To operate a Consensus Node, you need to stake 250,000 $CD tokens.

Earnings Potential

Estimated reward: 50,000 $CD per month

Setup and Operation

  1. Install the Cadastry node software
  2. Configure your node with a unique identifier and network keys
  3. Stake the required CD tokens
  4. Connect to the Cadastry network and sync the blockchain
  5. Participate in consensus rounds and block validation
  6. Monitor node performance and stay up-to-date with network upgrades

Best Practices

  • Maintain high uptime to maximize rewards and network security
  • Regularly update node software to ensure compatibility and security
  • Implement robust security measures to protect your node and staked tokens
  • Participate in network governance to help shape the future of Cadastry