Key Components
Key Components and Communication Protocols
Understanding the architecture of MetaChain is essential for both developers and users who wish to interact with the network effectively. This section provides a high-level overview of the key components and communication protocols that make up the MetaChain architecture.
Full-Nodes
Role: Full-nodes serve as the backbone of the MetaChain network, validating transactions and maintaining the blockchain.
Interaction: They interact directly with the blockchain network and are responsible for propagating blocks and transactions.
Local Node: Running a local full-node provides you with the highest level of control and security. It allows you to participate in the network more actively, including the option to become a validator.
Ocean REST Server
Overview: Currently contributed and maintained by Birthday Research.
Role: The Ocean REST Server acts as a relayer for HTTP calls between the client and the full-nodes.
Functionality: It translates RESTful HTTP requests into JSON-RPC calls, which are then sent to the full-node for processing.
Security: Always ensure that your connection to the Ocean REST Server is secure, preferably using HTTPS.
REST API
Role: The REST API defines the available endpoints that the Ocean REST Server can call.
Functionality: It provides a set of predefined methods for querying blockchain data, sending transactions, and performing other network-related tasks.
Documentation: Comprehensive API documentation is essential for developers to understand how to interact with the network effectively.
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