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Pros Cons
Full nodes Full nodes maintain consensus, validate the blockchain, and transmit blocks in a more secure way. They need plenty of resources, are challenging to keep up, and are less user-friendly.
Light nodes Light nodes are resource-saving, portable, and user-friendly. They don't validate the blockchain, they don't transmit blocks as well, and they are less secure.
Pruned nodes Their storage is flexible. Old blocks need to be revalidated.
Mining nodes Light nodes are resource-saving, portable, and user-friendly. They don't validate the blockchain, they don't transmit blocks as well, and they are less secure.
Archive nodes They have a complete history. storage and resource-intensive.
Masternodes They are inexpensive to maintain and provide a mix of benefits and rewards. They have a challenging setup process and a significant upfront cost.
Staking nodes They have low energy consumption and a low barrier to entry. Low transparency and a luck-based reward scheme in staking pools.
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