Run Ethereum nodes on AWS
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This article provides a comprehensive guide to running Ethereum nodes on AWS, focusing on optimizing the initial synchronization process and creating a scalable infrastructure.
- Explains the need for both execution layer (EL) and consensus layer (CL) clients in Ethereum nodes
- Recommends using checkpoint sync to dramatically reduce initial sync time from days to minutes
- Suggests using snap sync for execution layer clients to speed up blockchain data retrieval
- Proposes an architecture with a dedicated sync node and multiple RPC nodes using AWS services
- Recommends using separate EBS volumes and S3 for storing and quickly copying blockchain data
The solution leverages AWS Graviton processors, EC2 Auto Scaling, Application Load Balancer, and CloudWatch to create a flexible and efficient Ethereum node infrastructure that can be quickly scaled and synchronized.
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