| title | Unity Nodes: Validator Infrastructure & Node Tools |
|---|---|
| sidebarTitle | Introduction |
| description | Unity Nodes runs validator infrastructure across 8+ blockchain networks and provides free chain-state snapshots so you can bootstrap a GenLayer node in minutes. |
Unity Nodes operates professional validator infrastructure across 8+ blockchain networks — including GenLayer, Celestia, Cosmos, Monad, Casper, Espresso, Linera, and Canton Network — and provides free public tooling to help node operators get up and running fast. Whether you're spinning up a brand-new validator or recovering a node after downtime, you can use Unity Nodes' chain-state snapshot service to bootstrap a fully synced GenLayer node in roughly 5 minutes instead of waiting 4+ days to sync from genesis. This documentation covers everything you need to use those tools confidently and efficiently.
Learn how the snapshot service works and how to download the latest verified chain-state archive for GenLayer. Follow the step-by-step guide to bring up a GenLayer validator node in ~5 minutes using a Unity Nodes snapshot. Access snapshots and resources specific to the Bradbury testnet environment. Diagnose and resolve common issues when applying snapshots or running your validator node.Unity Nodes runs active validator infrastructure across the following networks:
Have a question, found an issue, or want to follow along as Unity Nodes expands to new networks? Reach out through any of the channels below.
Visit unitynodes.com for the latest news and service announcements. Follow @UnityTeamNodes for real-time updates, network announcements, and snapshot release notices. Browse and download the latest chain-state snapshots directly from the snapshot portal.