Questions tagged [light-clients]
light or thin clients do not store the whole blockchain and are used on mobile, embedded or IoT devices
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Geth Light Node: RPC connection read error err=EOF
I'm trying to implement a Light Node on a RPi4B, but I keep getting the following error, which is logged nonstop:
nov 16 21:21:09 Bumblebee geth[1066]: DEBUG[11-16|21:21:09.477] RPC
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Getting `Fatal: Option "nodekey": invalid character '"' at end of key file` when trying `geth --nodekey /path/file`
I generated a key-pair with geth account new --keystore
and now I'm trying to attach it to a light node with geth --nodekey,
but I'm getting the error Fatal: Option "nodekey": invalid ...
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Invalid rpc error and setup lightnode bsc
My application needs to read all transactions of a block every time a new block is created. the problem is that such a large number of requests will fail(Invalid RPC json). Can I create a node for my ...
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After the Merge with proof-of-stake, how a lightclient verify the block header?
In my understanding, date back to proof-of-work, the block header is self-verifiable because of the difficulty, nonce and block hash value. But after the Merge, the block is attested by several ...
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Which ethereum node is better to choose?
I need to get information about transactions in new blocks (when a new block is mined, I get information about every transaction in it). Which node should I use for this, light/snap/fast? Which one is ...
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How do I get the merkle proof to prove the inclusion of execution state root in beacon state root?
My goal is to implement a light client beyond the light client spec. I'm trying to also prove the inclusion of an execution payload's state root in a beacon state root.
I know that the state root of ...
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Accessing the network throught light sync node
I'm trying to create an application that will track balance changes at specified addresses. I want to catch new block validation events and see if there are transactions associated with my addresses. ...
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eth_getProof for event logs?
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Hi, I've been looking for ways to prove to a light client that a log did get emitted on ethereum. I stumbled upon the eth_getProof RPC, but it's for getting the merkle proof for account ...
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How to run Ethereum light node by using Geth
after the ethereum merge (POS) how to run ethereum mainnet light node by using Geth, when I try to run light node I'm getting the error "Looking for peers"
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Is there any standalone desktop wallet that supports WalletConnect?
I want some desktop or command line wallet to open my old keystore wallet, connect to some online dapp, and be able to manually inspect and approve the transactions generated by the dapp from the ...
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Do Light-clients still work after merge?
After the merge, my light client suddenly stopped working. Is there a way to fix this/ do I need to run a consensus node?
Thank you!
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On Ethereum private chain, why my light node cannot connect to the bootnode?
I'm new to ethereum and geth client, and I met some trouble nowadays. I do need someone's help.
I try to setup an ethereum private chain, which includes full nodes, light nodes, and bootnodes. The aim ...
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How to fork form Geth light client to Ganache CLI?
I am currently forking the Ethereum mainnet into Ganache CLI using Infura (command: ganache --fork https://mainnet.infura.io/v3/my_project_id) However, I want to use my own Geth light client with ...
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How do clients and nodes download their data from the decentralised network?
I have always just take it that the nodes and clients will download the data from the "network". The full nodes will download the entire blockchain state while the light clients will ...
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How can I add a peer to a light client?
I am hosting my own Geth Full-node which is setup to server light-clients and it has a static ip.
When I start my own light-client, can I specify it to use my full-node instead of wasting time on ...
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How does ethernodes.org discover nodes?
I am running my light-client at the moment and wanted to know, how does ethernodes.org discover nodes?
And is it possible to get discovered using a light node?
Thanks in advance!
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how to call a smart contract function from a light node
Since you can call a smart contract function locally inside a full node without spending gas,Can you do the same from a light node like by querying all related smart contract data or something like ...
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What is the best way to create Binance Smart Chain (BSC) transactions via geth without a full node?
I currently run geth to create and query the ethereum blockchain for transactions in light mode. I don't have a eth full node running. I tried running the same similar setup for Binance Smart Chain in ...
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How do I find peers for a ropsten "light" node?
I'm using geth to spin a simple light node on ropsten. I'm running
geth --ropsten --syncmode "light" console
And it gets stuck after
INFO [06-18|11:05:26.682] New local node record ...
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Running BSC node in light mode?
Is it possible to run BSC node geth -—syncmode light mode?
This is what i get following steps https://github.com/binance-chain/bsc only using -—syncmode light
t=2021-05-08T11:56:12+0300 lvl=info msg=&...
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Running a SPV wallet on Arduino/ESP32?
I want my ESP32 to make transactions and check for the details of blockchain using a secure method. Actually, I want to use make calls to the blockchain instead of relying on a single node. In my ...
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How to prioritize a light client to make sure it's never kicked out?
Running a geth full node on a dedicated server:
geth --maxpeers 5000 --light.maxpeers 2000 --light.serve 500 --syncmode full
I want to make sure it'll always accept my light client(s) even if its LES ...
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Will Ethereum 2.0 support light-clients?
I am new to Ethereum, and I am trying to understand how different eth2 will be from eth1 in terms of connecting to the network and performing tasks. For example, in eth1 we don't need to be miners to ...
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How to ensure the authenticity of the block header obtained by the light node
When I join the Ethereum network, I ask for block header data from neighboring nodes. How can I guarantee the reality of data？What if the neighbors conspired to give me bogus data？
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Connecting ethers.js to a light client
I'm trying to connect ethers.js to a geth light client. A connection seems to form, but with no indication that I'm able to receive the right data.
Here's the geth command I'm using:
geth --rpc --...
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light node can perform any operation what fast and full sync mode do, exception getTransationreceipt?
I need to send ethereum between wallets or interact with a token on the ethereum network can a light node has a constraint to do that,it can not perform any task as a full or fast sync mode node, I ...
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Geth light keeps showing "Looking for peers"
My Geth server in light mode was running without any issue up to yesterday. But after that, I only receive these messages continuously!
INFO [04-19|12:59:22.181] Looking for peers ...
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What's the status of Ethereum Light Client?
Is there any stable Ethereum Light Client? Which one is production ready? What's the status and the roadmap?
Moreover, I'm looking for some metrics related to a Light Client:
Runtime resources usage (...
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What happened if a Ethereum client do not have one event?
Reading this question, I understand that as long as you have the blockchain then you have all the events/logs.
But if a dapp is reading data from a light Ethereum client, how will this light client ...
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Are there any web3 libraries for react-native or for android light-client?
I want to create a chat application using the whisper protocol for android platform
, But I'm trying to use the current web3 package with react-native but I'm unable to use it as web3 package has ...
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How a node getting the last block?
When I call web3.eth.blockNumber from a specific full-node, where does it getting the last block?
I know that the full-block holds part of the chain which he gets from gossiping with other full-nodes....
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How can I parse internal transactions with light node?
is that possible to receive all transactions from new block with light node and parse all and even internal transactions with the help of its api?
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Can anyone with part of the chain (e.g. a light node) read unencrypted transaction data?
I need clarification on the fact that "the blockchain is public and anyone can read it".
Given a node which is storing only, say, 1 block from the blockchain, can that node read the transaction data ...
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how to make geth light node connect to local full node
In my computer i have 1 full node, my full node is running using: geth --syncmode full --ws --wsport 8546. Is there anyway to create a light node to connect to that full node on the same local network ...
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Header broke chain ancestry, Synchronisation failed, dropping peer & retrieved hash chain is invalid
System information
Geth version:
Geth
Version: 1.8.22-stable
Git Commit: 7fa3509e2eaf1a4ebc12344590e5699406690f15
Architecture: arm
Protocol Versions: [63 62]
Network Id: 1
Go Version: go1.11.5
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Run geth in light mode on Rinkeby and Raspberry
I am trying to run geth --light --cache 64 --rinkeby but it stucks on
INFO [02-12|08:58:16] IPC endpoint opened: /home/pi/.ethereum/rinkeby/geth.ipc.
I am using geth on a Raspberry.
The full output ...
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Problem with more than one light node peer connection
I have the following nodes running :
FULL NODE and LIGHT SERVER
geth --datadir node1 --port 30303 --rpc --rpcport 3003 --rpcaddr 127.0.0.1 --ipcpath node1/geth.ipc --rpcapi="db,eth,net,web3,personal"...
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Light node cannot connect peers
I am running a full node in a testnet and I am trying to connect a light node. I am using the following command:
geth --datadir node1 --port 30313 --rpc --rpcport 3013 --rpcaddr 127.0.0.1 --ipcpath ...
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Accessing the network through light node
I've been trying, unsuccessfully, to make a web3.py app that needs to catch events, with the use of filters. After hours and hours of testing it appeared the problem was that Infura, which is the ...
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Ethers in a light node
Since a light node makes transactions from a connected full node, does a light node need ethers to make transactions or it uses the ethers from the full node?
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Ethereum light client sync problem: invalid timestamp
Full node is on 30303 port. Light node is on 30304 port. The log is below.
I started up the full node, made some transactions and then started up the light node.
Full node is run like this:
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run multiple parity clients in parallel
How can I run multiple parity instances on one machine? With geth it's easy. I just have to set different --port numbers. What's the equivalent for parity?
I want to recreate Afris scenario.
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What is a suitable pattern for building a web/mobile app that leverages ether? [closed]
Noob to ether dev.
Looking to understand how to build an app that leverages Ethereum - what suitable patterns are out there (ideally to go via some tutorials).
A few apps examples (from easy to ...
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Lightest node capable of returning transaction information from RPC managed wallet?
I tried to run a Geth light node, but it seems I can not retrieve transaction information from the RPC server. I'm not sure whether that's a limitation of the light node, or rather me not retrieving ...
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Spoofing of totalDifficulty variable
Péter Szilágyi, in his talk in Taipei, claims that totalDifficulty can be spoofed:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=575&v=qJA6J0mP73w
How is that possible? Can the variable only be ...
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geth light node imports blocks from zero
I am using Geth 1.8.15-stable-89451f7c and starting geth in syncmode "light" starts importing block headers from 0. Is this expected or should it not start from the most recent block?
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"Elkrem:" Does it install an Ethereum client on a micro-controller?
I have read this article which describes the prototype of Ethkrem, a development board for IOT and Ethereum: https://devpost.com/software/elkrem-development-board-for-iot-ethereum .
However, it is ...
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ACCESSING BLOCKCHAIN ON "ESP8266" USING THE "NODEMCU BOARD"
I have read this example where it tries to interact with the Ethereum blockchain via a micro-controller (ESP8266 and NODEMCU board). However, I do not understand if an Ethereum client (Geth or Parity) ...
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What is the main difference between "light client" and "client" in sense of "functionality" and "capability"? [duplicate]
What is the main difference between "light client" and "client" in sense of "functionality and capability" ?
I mean, what can a client does that a light client cannot ? (ex. sending transactions? ...
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Is "EthArmbian" an OS for running Ethereum client on "micro-processors"?
Is "EthArmbian" an OS for running Ethereum light client on "micro-processors" or "micro-controllers" ? And if yes, which micro-processors ?
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