Icon LinkRunning a Node

This guide is designed to swiftly introduce you to the process of running a local node for the Fuel blockchain.

Icon LinkWhat is a Node?

In the context of the Fuel blockchain, a node, often referred to as a 'client', is a piece of software that downloads and maintains a copy of the Fuel blockchain. It verifies the authenticity of every block and transaction, ensuring that your copy is always up-to-date and in sync with the network.

Icon LinkWhy Run Your Own Node?

Running your own node provides several advantages:

1. Query Freedom: By hosting your own node, you can execute a higher number of queries without encountering any rate limits.
2. Network Independence: Having your own node ensures that you're not reliant on third-party services, giving you full control over your interactions with the Fuel blockchain.

Icon LinkTypes Of Networks

There are two networks you can currently run the nodes for

1. Fuel Ignition: Fuel V2 layer 2 rollup to go on Ethereum Mainnet.

2. Fuel's proposed cosmos based blockchain shared sequencer design prioritizes speed and efficiency, rapidly processing cross-chain transactions. Our fast sequencing empowers developers to build versatile, low-latency cross-chain applications, mitigating typical multi-chain fragmentation.

Icon LinkGetting Started

Depending on which network you wish to participate in follow the following sections.

1. Fuel Ignition
2. Fuel Shared Sequencer