Running a Node
Anyone can run a full archive RPC node on BESC Hyperchain. Running a node gives you your own private RPC endpoint with the full chain history — useful for DApps, data pipelines, and institutions that need reliable, uncensored access to the chain.
Nodes are not validators
Running a full node does not make you a validator. Validators are registered entities in the Validator Registry contract who have been approved through on-chain governance voting and receive rewards via the relayer mechanism. Node operation and validator status are entirely separate — you cannot become a validator by running software.
What a Full Node Provides
- Stores all blocks and transactions from genesis (block 0)
- Full JSON-RPC access:
eth_*,net_*,web3_*,txpool_*,ibft_*,debug_*,trace_* - Submit signed transactions to the network
- Does not produce blocks or participate in consensus
Who Should Run a Node
- DApp developers needing a dedicated, high-performance RPC endpoint
- Institutions requiring their own chain access without relying on shared public infrastructure
- Data indexers, analytics services, and monitoring tools
- Anyone who wants full local access to chain history for compliance or auditing
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