🚀 Celestia - Networks and Node Types
📡 Celestia - Networks
Celestia is a modular blockchain network that provides scalability, decentralization, and efficiency. Below is an overview of the Celestia networks and node types available.
| Network Name | Purpose | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Mocha Testnet | Stable testing ground for developers to experiment with features and test dApps. | Stable environment for application testing. Collaborative community participation. Regular updates with new features. |
| Blockspace Race Testnet (BSR) | Dynamic environment to test advanced features and simulate mainnet conditions. | Advanced block space testing. Realistic mainnet simulation. Insightful performance and scalability. |
| Mamaki Testnet | Stable environment for long-term testing and development mimicking mainnet conditions. | Reliable testing and development. Extensive dApp and protocol testing. Reflective updates for mainnet configurations. |
| Arbitrum Testnet | Platform for testing interoperability between Celestia and the Arbitrum ecosystem. | Interoperable cross-chain testing. Focused on Arbitrum-related applications. Integrated decentralized applications. |
| Mainnet (Future Release) | The primary network for real-world applications and decentralized operations. | Highly stable and secure. Fully decentralized with economic incentives. Governance and community-driven initiatives. |
🏗️ Celestia Nodes
| Node Type | Role | Use Cases | Key Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Node | Maintains the entire blockchain state, validates transactions, and ensures data availability. | Network security and consensus contributors. Comprehensive blockchain state access. | Complete blockchain state validation. Thorough data availability sampling. Active consensus participation. |
| Light Node | Provides efficient data verification with minimal resources. | Lightweight client applications. Resource-limited devices. | Efficient data availability verification. Minimal bandwidth and storage. Optimized for mobile and IoT devices. |
| Bridge Node | Enables interoperability between Celestia and other blockchains. | Cross-chain decentralized applications. Integration projects. | Seamless cross-chain data relay. Integrated application support. Interoperable with other blockchains. |
| Validator Node | Proposes and validates new blocks, maintains network security, and participates in consensus. | Token staking operators. Network security entities. | Efficient block proposal and validation. Secure consensus participation. Economic incentives through staking. |