Let's talk about nodes and validators.
Light nodes only download block headers. When they need data for a particular transaction, they request the data and a Merkle proof from a full node.
Honestly, I only understood the next point later: before running a validator node yourself, assess your hardware, bandwidth, and ability to maintain it. Frequent downtime can cost you rewards.
On Ethereum, becoming a validator requires staking at least 32 $ETH . Currently: 2323.16.
If you don't understand a product, don't commit a large amount at first. Try it with a small amount and see how it goes.
#ETH
Light nodes only download block headers. When they need data for a particular transaction, they request the data and a Merkle proof from a full node.
Honestly, I only understood the next point later: before running a validator node yourself, assess your hardware, bandwidth, and ability to maintain it. Frequent downtime can cost you rewards.
On Ethereum, becoming a validator requires staking at least 32 $ETH . Currently: 2323.16.
If you don't understand a product, don't commit a large amount at first. Try it with a small amount and see how it goes.
#ETH