What is a Stellar node?

A Stellar Node is a computer running the node software (client) that participates in the blockchain network by maintaining a copy of the ledger, validating transactions, and relaying information to other nodes.

How to run a Stellar (XLM) node?

To run a Stellar (XLM) node, you need to download and install the Stellar Core software, configure it with the necessary settings, and connect it to the network. Additionally, you may need to allocate sufficient resources and ensure a stable internet connection for it to operate effectively.

What is an XLM full node?

An XLM full node is a type of computer that maintains a complete copy of the network's ledger and participates in the consensus process by validating transactions and blocks. It stores all transaction history and can independently verify the state of the network.

What is Stellar (XLM) RPC?

Stellar (XLM) RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is a protocol used to communicate with a node. It enables developers to send requests to the node and retrieve information from the network, such as account balances, transaction details, and network statistics.

How does Stellar API work?

The Stellar API allows developers to interact with the network programmatically. It provides a set of functions and endpoints that enable the creation, signing, and submission of transactions, querying of account information, and access to other network data. Developers can use the Stellar API to build applications and integrate its functionality into their own projects.

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Stellar Nodes FAQ

What is a Stellar node?
A Stellar Node is a computer running the node software (client) that participates in the blockchain network by maintaining a copy of the ledger, validating transactions, and relaying information to other nodes.
How to run a Stellar (XLM) node?
To run a Stellar (XLM) node, you need to download and install the Stellar Core software, configure it with the necessary settings, and connect it to the network. Additionally, you may need to allocate sufficient resources and ensure a stable internet connection for it to operate effectively.
What is an XLM full node?
An XLM full node is a type of computer that maintains a complete copy of the network's ledger and participates in the consensus process by validating transactions and blocks. It stores all transaction history and can independently verify the state of the network.
What is Stellar (XLM) RPC?
Stellar (XLM) RPC (Remote Procedure Call) is a protocol used to communicate with a node. It enables developers to send requests to the node and retrieve information from the network, such as account balances, transaction details, and network statistics.
How does Stellar API work?
The Stellar API allows developers to interact with the network programmatically. It provides a set of functions and endpoints that enable the creation, signing, and submission of transactions, querying of account information, and access to other network data. Developers can use the Stellar API to build applications and integrate its functionality into their own projects.

Stellar RPC: Why should you choose it?

Launched in 2014, Stellar Network is an open-source programmable blockchain. It was founded by Ripple’s and MtGox co-founder Jed McCaleb as a decentralized network for retail payments. Stellar scored initial $3 million funding from Stripe payments processor.

Stellar nodes leverage its own consensus protocol SCP (“Stellar Consensus Protocol”) based on Proof-of-Agreement (POA) principles. Technically, it is a version of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) with a distributed network of dozens validators across the globe.
This protocol is often compared to XRP Ledger, some sources even call XLM network a fork of XRPL nodes. At the same time, the protocols are focused on different use-cases and champion various approaches to scalability.
The blockchain’s native cryptocurrency is dubbed Lumens and uses the ticker XLM. The token is used for network fees in XLM RPC APIs and also can serve as an instrument for governance referendums. XLM supply is capped at 50 billion coins.

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