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# Difference between Full and Archive Node

A full node on the XDC Network is a masternode (validator or standby) that contains the most recent 128 blocks, also known as "Prunned" nodes.
A full node on the XDC Network is a masternode (validator or standby) that contains the most recent 128 blocks, also known as "Prunned" nodes.

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An Archive node on the XDC Network is a masternode or node that contains all the data since the Genesis block.
![XDC Full Node](/xdcchain/img/xdc-full-node.png)

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An Archive node on the XDC Network is a masternode or node that contains all the data since the Genesis block.

![XDC Archive Node](/xdcchain/img/xdc-archive-node.png)

To host an XDC Masternode/Standby node, there are specific prerequisites that you need to meet in terms of hardware, software, and staking requirements. Below is a detailed list:

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### RPC Node Exception

If you are deploying an RPC node (e.g., for public dApp or API access), you must also allow the following ports:

```bash
sudo ufw allow 8888
sudo ufw allow 8989
```

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Once your server is secured and accessible, proceed with the standard masternode setup below.

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# Setup XDC Masternode using Bootstrap Script

## For Mainnet
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