ICP Nodes
ICP nodes are the backbone of ICP, a public blockchain network that enables users to securely and reliably send and receive digital currencies. ICP is designed to provide an open-source platform for developers to create their own decentralized applications (dApps).
An ICP node is a computer connected to the ICP blockchain network. It stores, validates, and relays transactions on the network. All peers in the network must have an up-to-date version of the ledger maintained by each node in order to participate in consensus voting and transaction processing. Each node acts as its own independent database system with its own rules, which can be used by other members of the network when they need access or validation of data stored within it. In addition, each node must meet certain criteria such as having enough technical resources (CPU power & storage) available at all times in order for it to function properly.
There are two types of nodes: full nodes and light nodes. Full nodes store complete copies of all blocks ever created on the ICP blockchain while light nodes only store parts of those blocks so they require less computational power than full ones do but still contribute towards maintaining overall security within the system . The number of full/light nodes needed depends on specific use cases; however typically more full than light ones should be running for optimal performance . To become an active member you will need not only set up your physical hardware but also configure your software correctly according to instructions given from official sources such as GitHub repositories or whitepapers . After this setup process has been completed successfully , you will then be able connect your machine into one or several existing networks depending on what kind service provider you signed up with previously .
In conclusion , becoming a part of ICP’s distributed ledger technology involves setting up both physical components such as PCs as well configuring software correctly before being able join any active networks around world – either directly through mainstream services like AWS & Google Cloud Platforms or via various 3rd party providers who specialise deploying these kinds solutions customised customer needs
