Validator System Architecture
Spicenet uses a two-tier validator system to balance performance with decentralization. Let's examine each type in detail:
Non-Voting Validators
Think of non-voting validators as the network's observers and verifiers. They:
Maintain a full copy of the state
Verify all transactions and state updates
Provide RPC endpoints for users
Cannot participate in consensus
Required Setup:
Voting Validators
Voting validators are the network's active participants. They:
Participate in consensus
Generate and verify fraud proofs
Challenge invalid state transitions
Maintain network security
Required Setup:
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