VECTOR_ANALYSIS // INFRASTRUCTURE
Node
NODE: NODE
VERIFICATION: PASSED
01_DEFINITION
Strict Definition
"A computer that participates in a blockchain network by storing a copy of the ledger and/or validating transactions."
Liability Check // Risk Analysis
The 'Centralization' risk. If a business relies on a single node provider (like Infura or Alchemy), they re-introduce a central point of failure. If the provider goes down, the business's blockchain operations stop.
Knowledge Context // Related Terms
Auditor NotesVS-AN-2026
Strategy Domain
"Run a 'Full Node' internally for mission-critical operations to ensure data sovereignty and maximum privacy."
Operations Standard
"Implement 'Node Redundancy' by using multiple providers and an internal fallback node."
Legal & Compliance
"Verify that your node operations comply with local data residency laws, as nodes store copies of all encrypted on-chain data."
DOCUMENT_ID: CW3-NODE-2026
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 1/8/2026
HASH: KNHY38
SCHEMA_VER: AEO_3.2
LAST_AUDIT: 1/8/2026
HASH: KNHY38