Nodes & Validators

This hub helps you choose between being a validator or hosting your own RPC endpoint.

Run a Node

Deploy a full or history node that matches your infrastructure and security needs.

Become a Validator

Meet staking requirements, configure keys, and maintain uptime to earn rewards for securing the network.

Choose your path

Goal	Jump In	Outcome
Prototype quickly	Explore the RPC	Make JSON-RPC calls right away using hosted or local endpoints
Control your own endpoint	Run a node	Tune availability, security, and data retention to your needs
Stake or pool NIM	Become a validator	Enter consensus and earn rewards from bonded or delegated stake

Web Client vs RPC Client — decide when a hosted node is necessary.
JSON-RPC Methods — integrate your applications once the endpoint is live.
Protocol documentation — understand how validators and staking fit into Albatross.