If you don’t mine or produce blocks, why do some people run their own nodes?
First, a definition: Ethereum execution layer clients include Geth, Nethermind, Besu, Erigon, and Reth, each developed by an independent team.
The reasoning behind it: client diversity is important. If the vast majority of nodes use the same client, a vulnerability in that client could affect the entire network.
On Ethereum, becoming a validator requires staking at least 32 $ETH .
Only invest funds you can afford to lose.
First, a definition: Ethereum execution layer clients include Geth, Nethermind, Besu, Erigon, and Reth, each developed by an independent team.
The reasoning behind it: client diversity is important. If the vast majority of nodes use the same client, a vulnerability in that client could affect the entire network.
On Ethereum, becoming a validator requires staking at least 32 $ETH .
Only invest funds you can afford to lose.