If they don't mine or produce blocks, why do some people still run their own nodes?
Besides running a node, validators must propose blocks and vote according to the rules. If they're offline for a long time, part of their balance will be deducted; if they violate the rules or act maliciously, they can be slashed.
I didn't understand this before, and the money I lost could have paid for several hot pot meals.
The market is always full of surprises, so think ahead about what you'll do if your analysis turns out to be wrong.
$ETH 2510.51 (+1.17%)
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These are purely personal opinions and should not be used as a basis for trading.
Besides running a node, validators must propose blocks and vote according to the rules. If they're offline for a long time, part of their balance will be deducted; if they violate the rules or act maliciously, they can be slashed.
I didn't understand this before, and the money I lost could have paid for several hot pot meals.
The market is always full of surprises, so think ahead about what you'll do if your analysis turns out to be wrong.
$ETH 2510.51 (+1.17%)
#ETH
These are purely personal opinions and should not be used as a basis for trading.