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Rapid Node Initialization

To help developers and validators quickly join the Pharos Network without syncing from genesis, we provide regularly updated snapshot datasets for each network. These snapshots contain pre-synced state data and allow rapid setup of Devnet, Testnet, or Mainnet nodes.

⚠️ Snapshots should only be used from trusted sources. Always verify integrity before replacing production data.


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💡 Notes & Best Practices

  • Snapshots currently contain the full block history. In the future, we will support pruned snapshots that include only the most recent blocks and state.

  • Full Cache Nodes should still sync from genesis.

  • After applying a snapshot, the node will continue syncing to the latest height.

  • Always ensure your snapshot corresponds to the correct network and version.

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