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Introduction

Most blockchains, especially public ones, require a fixed and static IP address for supporting their infrastructure due to several reasons:

  1. Node Identification: Each node in a blockchain network needs to be uniquely identifiable. A fixed IP address ensures that each node has a consistent address that other nodes can use to communicate with it.

  2. Peer Discovery: Nodes in a blockchain network need to discover and connect to other nodes to maintain the network's connectivity. Having a fixed IP address makes it easier for nodes to find and connect to each other reliably.

  3. Security: Fixed IP addresses can enhance security by enabling the use of access control lists and firewall rules to restrict access to authorized nodes only. This helps prevent unauthorized access and potential attacks on the network.

  4. Consensus Mechanisms: In many blockchain consensus mechanisms, such as Proof of Stake (PoS) or Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS), nodes with specific roles, such as validators or block producers, need to be consistently reachable by other nodes. Fixed IP addresses ensure that these nodes can reliably fulfill their roles in the consensus process.

  5. Network Stability: Having a fixed IP address contributes to the stability of the network by reducing the likelihood of network disruptions caused by address changes or dynamic IP assignment.

  6. Operational Requirements: Many blockchain protocols and applications have operational requirements that necessitate fixed IP addresses for nodes, such as for maintaining uptime guarantees or fulfilling regulatory compliance.

While there are some blockchain networks that can operate without fixed IP addresses, particularly in private or permissioned settings where network conditions are controlled, public blockchains typically rely on fixed IP addresses to ensure the reliability, security, and stability of their infrastructure.

  1. Static IP Address Allocation: Setip.io allocates static IP addresses to users, ensuring that their infrastructure components, such as blockchain nodes, have consistent and reliable addresses. This eliminates the need to rely on dynamic IP assignment methods that can change over time.

  2. Ease of Configuration: Setip.io simplifies the process of configuring network infrastructure by providing straightforward tools and APIs for acquiring and managing static IP addresses. This makes it easier for users to set up their blockchain nodes and ensures they are accessible to other nodes in the network.

  3. Network Connectivity: By using static IP addresses provided by setip.io, users can ensure reliable network connectivity for their blockchain nodes. This is crucial for maintaining communication with other nodes in the blockchain network and participating in consensus protocols.

  4. Security: Setip.io offers features to enhance the security of deployed infrastructure, such as access control and firewall rules. Users can configure these settings to restrict access to their blockchain nodes, helping to mitigate potential security threats.

  5. Scalability: Setip.io can accommodate the scalability needs of users deploying blockchain infrastructure by providing flexible solutions for acquiring and managing multiple static IP addresses as their network grows.

Overall, setip.io simplifies the process of deploying blockchain infrastructure by offering static IP address allocation, ease of configuration, reliable network connectivity, security features, and scalability options, ultimately facilitating the setup and operation of blockchain nodes and related components.

Requirements

The only requirements, but an important one, is to create a setip.io account in Transparent mode, as opposed to the Proxy mode that is the default installation mode. The reason is that in transparent mode you will be able to transfer directly all TCP and UDP packets to the node which will run your blockchain node while listening on all ports. There is no filtering so we recommend strongly that you secure your node and leave only the ports you need to be opened. Please read more about Transparent mode here: Transparent mode