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# Run a Rapid Node

A full Rapid Chain node is a fundamental building block of the Rapid Chain Blockchain. It encompasses a local instance containing the complete blockchain, encompassing its historical records and current state. Running a full node plays a critical role in engaging with network operations such as transaction validation, consensus participation, and propagation of events to other peers in the network. In this manual, we will provide you with a step-by-step walkthrough for establishing and operating a full Rapid Chain node.

