Introduction

Warden Protocol nodes

A Warden Protocol node is a server running the software (binary) of the Warden Protocol.

Reasons for running a node include the following:

• Accessing archive data
• Providing services: RPC, GRPC, API, etc.
• Becoming a validator

This section explains how to run a node and become a validator.

Get started

These are the basic steps to get started:

• Download the wardend binary or run it in a container and join Buenavista.
• To become a validator, follow this guide: Create a validator.
• To interact with a node, use the Node API.

tip

We recommend using Cosmovisor – a utility for managing binary versions of Cosmos SDK-based chains. Its primary function is to enable binary upgrades without manual intervention.

tip

If you're building an Omnichain Application and wish to run a node locally for testing purposes, check this guide: Run a local chain.