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# NODE

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### Introduction – Overview

## NODE

Running a Validator node is a unique opportunity to be a part of a project and wider ecosystem aimed at solving today's blockchain scalability and interoperability issues.

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This section is intended to assist the participation in the PROSOFT Chain as a Validator operator. To join the network, we recommend you first try running a node on the Testnet. The Testnet is a playground where you can learn and experiment without the risk of losing real tokens.

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The PROSOFT Chain is based on Tendermint and Cosmos. It is secured by Validators responsible for committing new blocks to the blockchain using Proof-of-Stake consensus.

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## Why run a node?

Running a validator node is critical to the Prosoft network's success. Validator nodes are vital for relaying transactions, proposing, verifying and finalising blocks.

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The maintenance and security of the Prosoft network rely on a community of Validator operators to run nodes to ensure the integrity and viability of the network.

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In return for securing the network, Validator operators earn rewards depending on their overall stake in the network.

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Validator operators have the opportunity to contribute to the development and evolution of the network by using their “stake” to vote on governance proposals. This is instrumental to the future direction of the Prosoft Network.

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