====== 2.3.3.1.2.2 Staking Node ======
[[dido:public:ra:1.2_views:3_taxonomic:3_node_tax:full:archival|return to Archival Node]]

A **staking node** is usually a [[dido:public:ra:1.2_views:3_taxonomic:3_node_tax:lite| lightweight node (wallet)]]. It allows for the aggregation of individual stakeholders stakes in [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:p:proof_of_stake_pos]] a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:n:node_network|node network]]. The collection of [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:t:tokens|tokens]] (i.e., [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:c:coins|coins]]) has a higher weight ((
See [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:w:weight_of_network]]
)) and improves the chances of receiving more rewards for validating a block of transactions. ((
"Blockchain Nodes: An In-Depth Guide", [[https://nodes.com/]]
)) 

Characteristics of Staking Nodes((
"Masternode vs Staking", Solaris Support Center, 26 June 2019,
[[https://solaris.helpsite.com/articles/24861-masternode-vs-staking ]]
))
  * Ease of setup (basically a [[dido:public:ra:1.2_views:3_taxonomic:3_node_tax:lite| lightweight node (wallet)]])
  * No initial startup costs
  * No payout delay
  * No penalty for being offline
  * No minimum balance
  * No guarantee of returns
  * Usually smaller returns than a [[dido:public:ra:1.2_views:3_taxonomic:3_node_tax:full:archival:4_master |masternode]]

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