Blockchain Read Node

What is a Read Node?

A Read Node is a specialized blockchain node we’ve developed to significantly accelerate read operations—such as fetching transaction data, verifying balances without compromising security or decentralization.

Unlike traditional full nodes that handle both reading and writing (transaction validation and block propagation), a Read Node is optimized purely for fast, efficient data retrieval from the blockchain.

How It Works

• No consensus burden: Read Nodes are not involved in consensus or block production, allowing them to skip computationally expensive tasks.

• Optimized indexing: We’ve restructured how data is indexed and cached, enabling low-latency access to frequently requested information.

• Selective syncing: Instead of syncing the entire chain state block-by-block, Read Nodes prioritize the portions of data that matter for your application's read-heavy workflows.

Use Cases

• Real-time dashboards or analytics platforms

• Fast wallet balance checks and transaction lookups

• Blockchain explorers

• Backend services that need high-frequency access to on-chain data