How to Run and Setup a Full Node on Polkadot

Polkadot is a decentralized protocol used to enable interoperability in a blockchain. Generally is a layer-0 protocol so the developer is willing to develop or build Kusama, parachain on Polkadot. By running a node on its ecosystem, it eliminates all the risks of third-party infrastructure across the decentralized world. In this article, we explore the Polkadot blockchain application development architecture and the steps to run and set up a full node.

Overview of Polkadot's Architecture

Polkadot uses proof of stake, proof of work, and combined consensus to make the Polkadot network more scalable and efficient. Polkadot contains a multichain architecture with shared security and true interoperability.

Components of Polkadot's Architecture

Shared Security - Provide security to all the parachains and units then for communication.

Relay chain - Used to unite all the parachain on the polkadot.

Parathread and Parachain Slots - Used to manage the chain and responsible for the security and easy upgradability.

Interoperability of Polkadot's Architecture

XCM
Bridges

Types of Polkadot Nodes

Full Node
Archive Node
Light Node

Steps to Run and Setup a Full Node on Polkadot in Linux

Step 1: Run this command to download polkadot.

sudo chmod +x polkadot

Step 2: Run the command and search node on telemetry.

./target/release/Polkadot --name "Node's Name"

Step 3: Get Substrate and Follow all these commands step-by-step to add substrate doc regarding the installation.

git clone https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot Polkadot
cd Polkadot
./scripts/init.sh
cargo build --release

Step 4: Build and Clone

git clone http://github.com/paritytech/polkadot Polkadot
cd Polkadot
./scripts/init.sh
cargo build --release

Step 5: Run

The Binary will reflect in the target/release folder, Now the given command and use -the the-help flag to check which flag we can use to run the node. and if you want to connect your node remotely then you need to use -rpc-cors.

./target/release/Polkadot --name "Node's Name"

Note: The syncing process will take time based on the bandwidth of your system, RAM, disk space, and disk speed.

Step 5: Run and archive node

./target/release/Polkadot --name "node's name" --pruning archive

Note: If we run a simple sync node then we will keep only past blocks record and we can use the -wasm-execution Compiled flag to quadruple synchronization speed.

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Conclusion

In this article, we have learned how to setup and run a full node on Polkadot and need to run given commands step-by-step to set up a node smoothly on your system. If you are interested in integrating blockchain technology into your applications, then connect with our blockchain developers.