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Rocket Pool is a protocol that contains a decentralised network of node operators. Each node operator is a separate entity with their own server infrastructure. Having this heterogeneous network is important for: | Rocket Pool is a protocol that contains a decentralised network of node operators. Each node operator is a separate entity with their own server infrastructure. Having this heterogeneous network is important for: | ||
* ''Fault tolerance'' — failures only affect a small number of nodes | * '''Fault tolerance''' — failures only affect a small number of nodes | ||
* ''Scalability'' — by opening up the network it means a huge number of nodes can be brought online to meet demand | * '''Scalability''' — by opening up the network it means a huge number of nodes can be brought online to meet demand | ||
* ''Quadratic Leaking'' — this is a fancy term for how the Beacon Chain punishes validators for being offline. As a node operator, if you go offline with a big group of other validators your punishment is greater — this deters centralised staking services. | * '''Quadratic Leaking''' — this is a fancy term for how the Beacon Chain punishes validators for being offline. As a node operator, if you go offline with a big group of other validators your punishment is greater — this deters centralised staking services. | ||
=== What is the minimum staking amount for a node operator? === | === What is the minimum staking amount for a node operator? === | ||