2.3.3.2 Lightweight Node (Wallet)

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Lightweight Nodes keep a shallow copy of blockchain transactions1) Osita Chibuike, 21 May 2018, Legobox, https://dev.to/legobox/how-to-setup-an-ethereum-node-41a7 and are used in day-to day-crypto operations. Within the cryptocurrency world, Lightweight Nodes are also referred to as Simple Payment Verification (SPV) Nodes or Wallet Nodes. Lightweight Nodes communicate with the Ledger through Full Nodes.2) “Blockchain Nodes: An In-Depth Guide”, https://nodes.com/

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