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A node is a machine which is running an Ethereum client. It synchronises the blockchain with other nodes in the network, so that they all have the same definitive copy. A node is needed to send and receive ether and to executive DApps.

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What are the valuable benefits of having a node?

Supposedly I'd like to help Ethereum to expand (in terms of the World Computer), so I'd like to setup a Linux machine which can run smart contracts. What kind of benefits I can get from doing that? Do I earn anything particular? If so, what I can…
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What are the types of nodes in Ethereum?

I have seen the usage of the word full node many times. What exactly is an Ethereum full node? What are bootstrap nodes and light nodes/clients? Are there any other types of nodes?
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Can incentive be provided for non-mining Ethereum nodes?

Setting up a full-time mining rig is a tremendous resource commitment - and you either have to be all-in or go home if you want to ever actually see any return (yeah, I know - I'm ignoring syndicate/collective mining). On the other hand, running a…
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How big will the Ethereum state grow?

Yesterday Dec 6th 2017 the number of Ethereum accounts grew to 13.4 million. The size of the chaindata of a pruned Ethereum node is now, depending on the mode, somewhere between 25 and 40 GB? As more and more apps meant for global use rely on users…
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How can I search for the IP addresses of nodes closest to me?

In order for maximum latency I would like to identify the nodes closest to my location. Is there a way I cant find nearby nodes on a map and create a list of them based on distance?
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How do remote nodes fit into a Dapp architecture?

The eth-lightwallet describes "remote nodes" in its implementation. This allows you to have full control over your private keys while still connecting to a remote node to relay signed transactions. What are remote nodes and when are they…
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What to enter for NODE_ENDPOINT on blk.io explorer

blk-io/blk-explorer: https://github.com/blk-io/blk-explorer-free Hi, I'm relatively new to ethereum, and I am having difficulty implementing the blk.io block explorer (for my private ethereum network). I was wondering what to enter for…
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what will other nodes exactly do in relaying transaction process?

this question confused me long time. What will other nodes exactly do in relaying transaction process? I read some questions/answers, I know they will follow ethereum protocol, but what would this protocols do? for example it invoke a contract…
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What is the best OS to run an Ethereum node on?

It was recommended that running your own node is beneficial for learning as well as for the network and community. Is there any reason to use one OS over another for running an Ethereum node? I might dive into mining for research and study purposes…
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Create a ethereum node with "current state" snapshot used for read only research?

Is it possible to run an ethereum node which doesnt sync to anything and only stores the latest static state of the blockchain when it was first installed. The reason for this is i want to be able to query balances but dont want the overhead of…
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Eth node quiknode and infura question

For infura node, whether the API support send transaction or support sending ERC20 token(this is calling contract actually)? supprt creating accounts also? For Quiknode, whether the API will support creating accounts and send traction? even sending…
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AWS full node requirements and querying transactions

I would like to work with the Ethereum blockchain and be able to get transactions associated with an address. I believe I cannot use the fast sync mode and need to have a fully valditating node? Do you have advices for the AWS specs? Do I have to…
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Is there any fee charged by QuikNode?

Is there any fee other than network fee that QuikNode charge while creating a new account or sending a new transaction? Also, is it on production network or testnet?
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Transaction's initial node

Initially, transaction is created in some local node and is in its local pool. Then it propogates to other nodes. So, is it possible to know, what node was transaction initially created by?
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How to get node to notify of transactions?

I just finished syncing my Ethereum node. I'd like to set up a way my node can run a bash script or trigger something to run a PHP script every time someone interacts with a contract. Node Detects transaction involving contract -> data sent to PHP…
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