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Validators

Validators are the individual nodes that are the backbone of the BBAChain network.

Overview​

Validators in BBAChain are responsible for:

  • Processing transactions
  • Maintaining the ledger
  • Participating in consensus
  • Securing the network

Validator Responsibilities​

Transaction Processing​

Validators process transactions and include them in blocks. They verify:

  • Transaction signatures
  • Account balances
  • Program execution results

Ledger Maintenance​

Validators maintain a copy of the entire ledger, including:

  • All accounts and their states
  • Transaction history
  • Program code

Consensus Participation​

Validators participate in the consensus mechanism to agree on the state of the blockchain. They:

  • Vote on blocks
  • Participate in leader selection
  • Synchronize with other validators

Network Security​

Validators help secure the network by:

  • Verifying transactions
  • Detecting and rejecting invalid transactions
  • Maintaining network integrity

Validator Requirements​

To run a validator, you need:

  • Hardware: High-performance CPU, sufficient RAM, and fast SSD storage
  • Network: High-bandwidth, low-latency internet connection
  • BBA: Sufficient BBA for transaction fees and staking
  • Software: BBAChain validator software

For detailed requirements, see the System Requirements guide.

Validator Types​

Full Validators​

Full validators maintain a complete copy of the ledger and participate in consensus.

RPC Validators​

RPC validators provide API access to the network but may not participate in consensus.

Validator Rewards​

Validators earn rewards for:

  • Processing transactions (transaction fees)
  • Participating in consensus (staking rewards)
  • Maintaining network security

Getting Started​

To set up a validator:

  1. Review the System Requirements
  2. Follow the Quick Start Guide
  3. Configure your validator node
  4. Join a cluster

Next Steps​