Get started with operating a node

Before getting started, you must understand node requirements and performance criteria.

📄️ Set up validator node

The Vega node is the implementation of the Vega protocol. It secures the network using VEGA, the network's governance and staking token, and relies on a BFT consensus engine now known as CometBFT, formerly Tendermint.

📄️ Set up non validator node

📄️ Set up a data node

Before you set up a data node, you'll need to have a non-validator node and confirmed it's running correctly.

📄️ Set up a blockexplorer

A Vega block explorer is a powerful tool for navigating and understanding the blockchain. It is an essential component for anyone looking to interact with a blockchain network, especially if you want to explore transaction history, monitor network activity, or verify the integrity of the blockchain data. The Vega source code for the block explorer is part of the vega binary, and it is available at vegaprotocol/vega Github.