Node Types

Node Types and Roles

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