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In the new architecture of BTFS 4.0, Open Nodes and Storage Provider (SP) Nodes serve distinct roles, each with unique functionalities and responsibilities. This document provides a detailed comparison of these two node types.

What is an Open Node?

Open Nodes are the most fundamental node type in the BTFS network. Any individual developer, tech enthusiast, or organization can freely download BTFS software to deploy and operate an Open Node. Key characteristics of Open Nodes include:

Hardware requirements for Open Nodes

What is a Storage Provider Node?

In BTFS 4.0, Storage Provider (SP) Nodes are high-performance nodes dedicated to providing reliable and efficient storage services. Key characteristics of SP Nodes include:

• Advanced Hardware Requirements: SP Nodes must meet strict hardware specifications to ensure dependable storage performance.
• High Reliability and Availability: SP Nodes need to maintain excellent uptime and stability to meet network demands.
• Validator Status: To qualify as an SP Node, operators must first become validators on the BTTC network, demonstrating sufficient technical expertise and resources.
• Reward System: SP Nodes earn incentives through the BTFS reward mechanism for their storage contributions to the network.

Want to become an SP Node? Visit our documentation: https://docs.btfs.io/docs/how-to-become-a-btfs-sp#/

BTFS Open Nodes vs. Storage Provider (SP) Nodes

Summary

Open Nodes and SP Nodes play different roles in the BTFS network. While Open Nodes encourage user participation in decentralized storage, SP Nodes focus on high-performance storage services. The two roles complement each other, driving the growth of the BTFS network.

About BTFS

The BitTorrent File System (BTFS) is both a protocol and a web application that provides a content-addressable peer-to-peer mechanism for storing and sharing digital content in a decentralized file system, as well as a base platform for decentralized applications (Dapp). The BTFS team has been working on the latest network operations and BTT market sentiment, etc., to make a series of dynamic adjustments such as upload prices and airdrop reward schemes.

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Founded with a leading peer-to-peer sharing technology standard in 2004, BitTorrent, Inc. is a consumer software company based in San Francisco. Its protocol is the largest decentralized P2P network in the world, driving 22% of upstream and 3% of downstream traffic globally.

Its flagship desktop and mobile products, BitTorrent and µTorrent, enable users to send large files over the internet, connecting legitimate third-party content providers with users. With over 100 million active users, BitTorrent products have been installed on over 1 billion devices in over 138 countries worldwide.

Since November 2018, TRON (TRX), Binance (BNB), and Bitcoin (BTC) holders have the opportunity to purchase one-year subscriptions of BitTorrent or µTorrent products, including Ads Free and Pro for Windows. Pro includes anti-virus and anti-malware screening, file converting and playability in HD. Users can visit bittorrent.com or utorrent.com to learn more.

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Founded with a leading peer-to-peer sharing technology standard in 2004, BitTorrent, Inc. is a consumer software company based in San Francisco. Its protocol is the largest decentralized P2P network in the world, driving 22% of upstream and 3% of downstream traffic globally.

Its flagship desktop and mobile products, BitTorrent and µTorrent, enable users to send large files over the internet, connecting legitimate third-party content providers with users. With over 100 million active users, BitTorrent products have been installed on over 1 billion devices in over 138 countries worldwide.

Since November 2018, TRON (TRX), Binance (BNB), and Bitcoin (BTC) holders have the opportunity to purchase one-year subscriptions of BitTorrent or µTorrent products, including Ads Free and Pro for Windows. Pro includes anti-virus and anti-malware screening, file converting and playability in HD. Users can visit bittorrent.com or utorrent.com to learn more.

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