Differences and Similarities Between Full Node
1. Full NodeFunctions and Features:
Complete Data Storage: A Full Node downloads and verifies the entire blockchain history, including all transactions and states.
Data Provider: It serves other nodes by responding to data queries and validating blocks and transactions.
High Resource Requirements: Requires significant storage, computing power, and a stable internet connection.
High Security: With the full blockchain history, it plays a vital role in preventing forks and ensuring network integrity.
Role:
Full nodes act as the backbone of the network, ensuring data availability and consistency.
They don't participate in consensus unless configured as validators but are essential for network health.
2. Captain NodeFunctions and Features:
Governance Node for the Tabi Incentive Mechanism: Captain Nodes play a key role in shaping the TabiChain ecosystem by deciding which games are launched and thriving within the chain.
Revenue Distribution Power: Through voting, Captain Node holders influence the percentage of revenue sharing allocated to different games and projects.
Mining Power: Captain Nodes allow holders to participate in PoW-based mining, collectively earning up to 40% of the $Tabi supply over three years.
Node Levels and Tiers: 5 distinct levels, each with multiple tiers. Benefits remain consistent within a tier, but mining commencement times can vary.
Low Technical Requirements: Requires minimal technical knowledge or cloud hosting to manage.
Role:
Captain Nodes do not participate in consensus like validators but focus on mining and governance.
They are responsible for economic influence within the ecosystem by deciding revenue flows, and they receive airdrops and in-game benefits from TabiChain projects.
3. ValidatorFunctions and Features:
Core Consensus Node: Validators are key participants in the consensus mechanism (Tendermint in Cosmos-based chains) and are responsible for proposing and validating blocks.
Staking and Rewards: Validators stake Tabi tokens and earn inflation rewards (4% annual inflation distributed to stakers).
Slashing Mechanism: Validators can face slashing penalties if they act maliciously or go offline for an extended period.
High Resource Requirements: Requires high computational power and uptime to ensure block production and maintain network security.
Role:
Validators are critical to the consensus layer, maintaining the blockchain's security, validating blocks, and ensuring network stability.
They also participate in governance by voting on network proposals.
Comparison Table
Full Node
Complete blockchain data
Optional
High
Data validation, storage, service for other nodes
Captain Node
No full data storage
No
Low
Governance, PoW-based mining, revenue sharing
Validator
Complete blockchain data
Yes
Very High
Consensus, block production, governance
Summary
Full Nodes ensure network integrity by storing and validating all blockchain data. They provide essential services to other nodes by responding to queries and maintaining data consistency.
Captain Nodes play a key governance and PoW-based mining role in TabiChain, influencing which projects thrive and deciding revenue sharing. They are suitable for users without deep technical expertise.
Validators are responsible for block production and consensus, with high technical requirements and the need for continuous operation.
On Tabichain:
Validators ensure network security and stability, participating in staking and governance to support the chain’s core infrastructure.
Captain Nodes act as economic and governance drivers, mining rewards and influencing the chain’s ecosystem growth.
Full Nodes form the data backbone, supporting data availability and consistency across the network.
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