Node Guide

Xphere is a Layer 1 blockchain with a Dual-Chain Architecture: the Main Chain runs an optimized PBFT consensus, while the Proof Chain secures the network through a PoW (xpHash) validation layer. Each chain is operated by a distinct set of nodes.

Node Types

Node Type	Chain	Role	Audience
Endpoint Node (XEN)	Main Chain	Read-only interface, JSON-RPC server, transaction relay	dApp developers, RPC providers
Validator Node	Main Chain	PBFT consensus participation, block production	Foundation / Council members
Mining Node	Proof Chain	xpHash PoW mining, block validation reward	Anyone with mining hardware

Quick Links

Endpoint Node (XEN)

• Overview
• System Requirements
• Install Guide
• CLI Commands
• JSON-RPC APIs
• Use Chaindata Snapshots
• Downloads

Validator Node

• Validator Node Guide

Mining Node

• Mining Overview
• Getting Started
• xpHash Hard Fork

Which Node Should I Run?

• Building a dApp? → Run an Endpoint Node or use a public RPC endpoint.
• Want to secure the network and earn rewards? → Run a Mining Node.
• Operating institutional infrastructure? → Apply for a Validator Node via the Xphere Foundation.