🧭 Today's key takeaways: Nodes and validators
Light clients download only block headers. They request transaction data and Merkle proofs from full nodes only when needed.
Before running your own validator node, think carefully about hardware, bandwidth, and the time required for maintenance. Frequent downtime can cost you rewards.
Be cautious of projects claiming to offer high returns.
On Ethereum, becoming a validator requires staking at least 32 $ETH .
Light clients download only block headers. They request transaction data and Merkle proofs from full nodes only when needed.
Before running your own validator node, think carefully about hardware, bandwidth, and the time required for maintenance. Frequent downtime can cost you rewards.
Be cautious of projects claiming to offer high returns.
On Ethereum, becoming a validator requires staking at least 32 $ETH .
