Quick links
- System Requirements - Hardware and software requirements for different node types
- Installation Guide - Step-by-step installation instructions for various platforms
- Configuration - Detailed configuration options and best practices
- Snapshots & Sync - Fast sync options using snapshots
- Upgrade Guide - Node upgrade procedures and version history
- Monitoring - Tools and metrics for node monitoring
- Troubleshooting - Common issues and solutions
Node types
Full node
A full node maintains a complete copy of the blockchain and validates all transactions and blocks. Full nodes:- Verify all transactions and blocks
- Maintain the entire blockchain history
- Can serve data to other nodes
- Support the network’s decentralization
Archive node
An archive node stores the complete history of all states and can serve historical queries. Archive nodes:- Store all historical states
- Support historical queries at any block height
- Require significantly more storage
- Essential for block explorers and analytics
Network information
For complete network details including RPC endpoints, block explorers, and chain parameters, see:Support and community
- Discord: Join the Stable Discord
Quick start
For experienced operators who want to get started quickly:- Check System Requirements
- Follow the Installation Guide
- Configure your node using Configuration Guide
- Speed up sync with Snapshots
- Monitor your node with Monitoring Guide
How node ops connect to the chain
Running a node means enforcing Stable’s chain-level rules. These pages explain the behavior your node implements:- Contracts overview covers the fee model, JSON-RPC surface, and system modules your node serves.
- Finality explains single-slot finality and what “confirmed” means at the consensus layer.
- Architecture overview walks through consensus, execution, database, and RPC layers.
- Gas pricing explains how USDT0-denominated fees are priced and collected.