cadastry

title: 'Storage Nodes' description: 'Learn about Storage Nodes in the Cadastry network, their role, requirements, and operations.' order: 4

Storage Nodes in Cadastry

Storage Nodes are essential for providing decentralized storage and enabling fast data retrieval, cross-chain interoperability and caching within the Cadastry network.

Role and Responsibilities

  • Store metadata and associated files
  • Ensure data availability and redundancy
  • Handle cross-chain data remapping
  • Handle search requests
  • Provide fast and efficient data retrieval services

Hardware Requirements

Recommended specifications:

  • CPU: 8 cores
  • RAM: 16GB
  • Storage: 10TB+ HDD/SSD (scalable based on network demand)
  • Network: Stable, high-bandwidth internet connection

Staking Requirements

To operate a Storage Node, you need to stake 25,000 CD tokens.

Earnings Potential

Estimated earnings: 5,000 CD per month

Setup and Operation

  1. Install the Cadastry node software with storage modules
  2. Configure your node for optimal storage and retrieval performance
  3. Stake the required CD tokens
  4. Connect to the Cadastry network and register available storage space
  5. Start accepting and storing data from the network
  6. Regularly maintain and expand storage capacity as needed

Best Practices

  • Implement redundancy and backup strategies to prevent data loss
  • Optimize storage systems for fast read/write operations
  • Monitor storage usage and expand capacity proactively
  • Ensure high uptime and network connectivity for reliable data access