What is a VPS?
A Virtual Private Service (VPS) is a hosting service which provides virtual environment on a physical server, which is owned and managed by a web hosting provider. To keep it simple, it’s like having a computer which is connected to 24/7 internet and which can be accessed from anywhere and at anytime when it’s online. There are many providers out their that provides this service like Google, Microsoft Azure, AWS, etc.
Does installing something on a VPS affects my physical computer?
No. Whatever you do with your VPS like running some bots or running a node will not take any space/any ram on your physical computer.
Why do we need a physical machine to connect to a VPS?
Well, there should be some input to get the output. This input is provided by your physical computer and you need it to connect it to your vps to be able to use it.
What is SSH?
SSH, also known as Secure Shell or Secure Socket Shell, is a network protocol that gives users, particularly system administrators, a secure way to access a computer over an unsecured network. It’s a protocol to access your VPS.
What is a node?
In computer science, the term “node” simply means a device that plays a part in a larger network. A node is a point of intersection/connection within a data communication network. In an environment where all devices are accessible through the network, these devices are all considered nodes. The individual definition of each node depends on the type of network it refers to. In crypto, nodes are an integral part of the blockchain to validate transactions and keep the network safe.
Nodes are for maintaining the blockchain, validating a transaction, maintaining records and stuff.
What is a Full Node?
A full node is a program that fully validates transactions and blocks. There are many types of full node like validator node, miner node, staking node.etc.
What is a Validator Node?
A validator node is a special type of full node that participates in “consensus.” By participating in consensus, validator nodes become responsible for verifying, voting on, and maintaining a record of transactions.
Consensus refers to the rules by which a blockchain network operates and confirms the validity of information written in blocks.
What is a Light Node?
Light Node is similar to a full node in terms of its functions. But just like the name suggests, instead of storing the entirety of the blockchain in its memory, it only stores parts of the blockchain that are relevant to the transaction being performed.
Can I run a node in my spare Laptop or PC?
If you meet the requirements, then yes. But do note that your machine should run 24/7 with active internet connection. It really becomes hard to run it 24/7. That’s why I will suggest buying a VPS.
Can I run 2 nodes in a single VPS?
To answer that, have a look at the requirements of 2 different projects.
If you have a VPS which has both the specs combined, then you certainly can run 2 nodes in a single VPS. However, I will strongly suggest not doing so. Sometimes when a node ends up using too much memory, there will not be enough left for the second node. Then, both can crash and you’ll have to start them again.
Do I need to keep my Laptop/PC running to keep the node running?
NO. You are running the node in your VPS which is somewhere else and is connected to internet 24/7. After setting up your node, you can just disconnect from it and it will run on it’s server. You don’t have to do anything other than updating the node when an update comes.
Can I Buy VPS by paying through crypto?
Yes you can. There are sites like Hostinger which provides payment through coingate. But I will not recommend it as plans in Hostinger are quite expensive compared to what I have seen on different services. So, why waste money? If you find some cheap and genuine site, do let us know.
What to do after successfully running the node in a VPS?
Basically nothing after that. You’ll have to just keep checking that it’s up and running and update it as new update comes. Nothing else.
I’m having some issues in setting up the node. What to do?
If you followed the guide and did everything correctly, you should be all set. If you are getting some errors, you might have missed something. You should re-install the VPS and then do everything again. If you are still getting errors, that suggests that there has been some changes in the node and it will require few more things to do. We update the node guide as it is released and keep everything on track but sometime there isn’t much info in the project’s docs or discord. We try to get information but it takes some time. So kindly wait. If you fixed the problem, please do share with us. It will help the whole community.
There are no Incentives for running “this” node. Why should I run it?
You all will agree that being early in a project really helps. We post only potential airdrops on BlokDrops. Running a node will help you become early for it. You’ll know what to do when incentivized testnet comes. And who knows if you get some roles in “this” project’s discord, they might prove to be beneficial in future?
By “this” I mean any project and have not specified anything specifically.
Can i use my phone to run a node?
Yes. You’ll still need to buy VPS for it. There are many apps in Play Store/App Store which can help you to connect to your VPS. For setting it up, just follow the guide.
My connection got interrupted while setting up a node, what to do?
When a certain installation or file download takes time, you just leave your PC and sometimes it happens that it gets disconnected. The installation/download will still be happening in the VPS as it has nothing to do with your physical computer. You can resume from that point. Also, do keep in mind that during node setups you have to go to different folders. So, go to that folder and resume again. If you are having issue doing it, just re-install the VPS and start from the beginning, this time trying to maintain a regular connection.
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