Subnet Node Type

There are two types of Subnet Nodes

Master Node

Master Nodes are integral components of the Subnet infrastructure, performing several critical functions:

Transaction Management:

  • Store all Subnet transactions

  • Validate all Subnet transactions

Data Availability Layer (DAL):

  • Serve as the DAL for all Subnet Decentralized Applications

  • Ensure data accessibility and integrity for the Subnet Ecosystem

Cross-Network Operations:

  • Submit and Verify proofs between the Subnet and Mainnet

  • Data Transmission between Subnet Protocols

Reward Structure: Master Nodes receive compensation for their services through:

  • A portion of Subnet transaction fees

  • Rewards for proof submission and verification between Subnet and Mainnet

By fulfilling these roles, Master Nodes contribute to the security, reliability, and interoperability of the Subnet network, while also maintaining a connection with the main blockchain.

Edge Node (or Contributor Node)

Edge Nodes are specialized components within the Subnet Ecosystem:

Roles: A node bound to specific protocols built on the Subnet Infrastructure

Resource Contribution: Edge Nodes can provide various computational resources to the Subnet, enhance the overall capacity and performance of the Subnet

  • RAM (Memory)

  • CPU (Processing power)

  • GPU (Graphics processing capabilities)

  • Storage (Data retention capacity)

  • Internet bandwidth

Reward Structure:

Edge Nodes earn reward based on their contributed DCU (Distributed Computational Units) both from Network layer and Protocol layer (dual tokens mining)

Protocol Specificity: Each Edge Node is associated with a particular protocol, allowing for specialized functions within the Subnet Ecosystem

By leveraging these Edge Nodes, the Subnet can distribute computational tasks and storage requirements across a network of contributors, potentially improving scalability, resilience, and performance of the overall system.

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