vastenodes
Vastenodes are a class of network nodes found in some blockchain ecosystems. They are designed to provide a mix of validation, staking, and governance services that go beyond a standard full node. Operators of vastenodes typically lock up a collateral stake of tokens and commit to reliable uptime, bandwidth, and hardware to support network operations.
The functions of vastenodes can include validating transactions and blocks, participating in consensus mechanisms, and enabling
Economics and incentives are central to vastenodes. Operators earn rewards—commonly a share of block rewards or
Relation to other node types varies by project. Vastenodes are conceptually similar to masternodes or validator