A snapshot is a copy of the Polkadot relay chain state at a given moment in time. It includes information about the relay chain, validators, and parachains. A snapshot is used to help new validators join the network and to recover from network outag...
Oops! This image does not follow our content guidelines. To continue publishing, please remove it or upload a different image.
A snapshot is a copy of the Polkadot relay chain state at a given moment in time. It includes information about the relay chain, validators, and parachains. A snapshot is used to help new validators join the network and to recover from network outages.
Validator nodes must have a minimum of 4GB of RAM and 20GB of storage. They must also be connected to the Internet with a static IP address.
As the Polkadot network grows, so does the demand for Polkadot validators. If you're thinking about becoming a Polkadot validator, now is a great time to take a snapshot of the validator landscape.
In this article, we'll take a look at what Polkadot validators are, how they work, and what you need to know before becoming one.