Node Types
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SOLVM's network architecture is built on four distinct node types, each playing a crucial role in maintaining the system's efficiency, security, and accessibility
1 , Validator Nodes
Role: Transaction processing, block generation, maintaining network consensus
Requirements: SOVM staking, high performance hardware
Selection mechanism: Probabilistic selection + ranking based on performance metrics
2 , Relay Nodes
Role: Transaction propagation, enhancing network connectivity
Requirements: Moderate performance hardware
Incentives: SOVM rewards based on bandwidth provision
3 , Archival Nodes
Role: Storage of complete historical data, support for audits and analysis
Storage requirements: Large capacity storage, able to accommodate annual growth
Data structure: Custom compression algorithm + differential storage
4 , Light Clients
Function: Sending transactions, balance checks, simplified state verification
Implementation: Mobile wallets, browser extensions
Security: Verification through Merkle proofs, support for fraud proofs