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This guide covers everything you need to run, configure, and maintain a Cosmos SDK node. Whether you’re setting up a local development node, deploying to a testnet, or running production infrastructure, you’ll find step-by-step instructions and best practices. The node tutorial uses the simapp example application and its corresponding CLI binary simd as the blockchain application and CLI. You can view the source code for simapp on GitHub.

Get Started

Learn the fundamentals of running a node, from initial setup through keyring management and starting your node.

Interacting with a Node

Connect to your node and query data using CLI, gRPC, or REST endpoints.

Generating, Signing and Broadcasting Transactions

Create, sign, and broadcast transactions to your node using various methods.

Testnet & Production

Configure and deploy nodes for testnet environments and production networks.

Telemetry

Monitor your node’s health and performance using built-in telemetry and metrics collection.

Upgrades & Migrations

Manage chain upgrades and migrations safely using in-place upgrade mechanisms and Cosmovisor.