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Node Monitoring & Maintenance ​

Overview ​

Running a QuStream Node (Validator or Encryption) requires ongoing monitoring to ensure uptime, performance, and security. Proper maintenance guarantees consistent rewards, network stability, and compliance with staking requirements.

This guide covers:

🔹 Monitoring Tools & Best Practices
🔹 Uptime & Performance Requirements
🔹 Software Updates & Security Patching
🔹 Automated Alerts & Logging

Monitoring Node Performance ​

Node operators must actively monitor system performance to avoid penalties or missed rewards.

Key Metrics to Track ​

📌 CPU & RAM Usage – Ensure the node has sufficient resources to process transactions.
📌 Storage Utilization – Maintain adequate disk space for blockchain and encryption data.
📌 Network Latency – Nodes must maintain low response times for optimal performance.
📌 Sync Status – Validators must be fully synchronized with the latest blockchain state.
📌 Encryption Workload – Encryption Nodes should efficiently handle key request loads.

Learn More → Hardware & Software Requirements

Ensuring High Uptime ​

Nodes must remain online and operational to earn full staking and revenue rewards.

Minimum Uptime Requirements ​

  • Validators – Must maintain 99% uptime (approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes / month) to avoid reduced staking rewards.
  • Encryption Nodes – Must maintain 99% uptime (approximately 7 hours and 15 minutes / month) to ensure continuous encryption services.

✔ Use a Dedicated Server or VPS – Avoid home networks with unstable connections.
✔ Set Up Auto-Restart Services – Ensure the node automatically restarts on failure.
✔ Monitor Connectivity – Use external monitoring tools to track uptime.
✔ Implement Load Balancing – For enterprise-scale node operations.

Software Updates & Security Patching ​

To prevent vulnerabilities, nodes must stay updated with the latest protocol improvements and security fixes.

Update Guidelines ​

🔹 Follow Official Update Announcements – All updates will be posted in the official documentation.
🔹 Use Version Control & Backups – Maintain backup copies before updating.
🔹 Monitor for Critical Security Patches – Patches are required to avoid penalties.
🔹 Regularly Restart & Sync Nodes – Apply updates without downtime impact.

Check for Latest Updates → QuStream Node Releases

Automated Alerts & Logging ​

Operators should implement monitoring and alert systems to detect issues in real time.

Prometheus & Grafana – Custom dashboards for performance tracking.
UptimeRobot – Alerts for downtime detection.
Fail2Ban & Firewall Rules – Security enhancements for unauthorized access protection.
Node Log Monitoring – Track errors, warnings, and synchronization issues.

Penalties for Downtime & Poor Performance ​

Failure to maintain uptime and performance standards results in penalties or slashing for staked validators.

ViolationImpact
Uptime < 99% (Validators)Reduced staking rewards
Node desync for 48h+Temporary removal from rotation
Security breachNode may be permanently slashed

Learn More → Penalties & Slashing

Conclusion ​

Maintaining high uptime and security is critical for running a successful Validator or Encryption Node. Proper monitoring, updates, and automation will ensure consistent rewards and reliable performance.

Next Steps ​