A chat about nodes and validators:
Light clients only download block headers. When they need data for a particular transaction, they request the data and a Merkle proof from a full node.
Client diversity is important: if the vast majority of nodes use the same client, a vulnerability in that client could affect the entire network.
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Light clients only download block headers. When they need data for a particular transaction, they request the data and a Merkle proof from a full node.
Client diversity is important: if the vast majority of nodes use the same client, a vulnerability in that client could affect the entire network.
$ETH 2425.19 (-0.44%)
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.