Full Node
A program that downloads the entire blockchain and independently verifies every rule for itself.
A full node is software that maintains a complete copy of the Malairte blockchain and validates every block and transaction against the consensus rules without trusting any third party. It relays valid data to peers and rejects anything that breaks the rules, making it the network primary rule enforcer. Critically, the Malairte node software has no built-in wallet: a full node holds no private keys and custodies no funds. Running one lets you verify the state of the chain for yourself rather than trusting an exchange or explorer, and it strengthens decentralisation. Full nodes are distinct from miners, which produce new blocks; a full node validates and relays whatever miners create.