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title: "Run a Nyx RPC Node for the Nym Network"
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description: "Set up and run a dedicated RPC node for the Nyx blockchain. Query network state, serve chain data, and interact with Nym smart contracts programmatically."
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schemaType: "HowTo"
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section: "Developers"
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lastUpdated: "2026-02-01"
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---
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# RPC Nodes
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RPC Nodes (sometimes called 'Lite Nodes' or 'Full Nodes') differ from Validators in that they hold a copy of the Nyx blockchain but do **not** participate in consensus / block-production.
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You may want to set up an RPC Node for querying the blockchain, or to provide an endpoint that your app can use to send transactions.
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To set up an RPC Node, follow the instructions to set up a [Validator](../../operators/nodes/validator-setup), but **exclude the `nyxd tx staking create-validator` command**.
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If you want to fast-sync your node, check out the Polkachu snapshot and their other [resources](https://polkachu.com/seeds/nym).
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