When installing a node and becoming part of the network, the user chooses the functionality contained by the node. Each type has specific configurations and protocols to serve its function.
L1 & L2 hybrid network
Type-1
This type of node is mainly used for increased decentralization, network security, creating blocks, hashing power, and managing the execution of smart contracts and other transactions.
Type-2
This type of node is designed to be used by anyone wishing to leverage the applications and data distribution connections to be able to distribute to another Type-2 node. These are designed to accommodate and provide the data handling capabilities, Unova privacy-enabled distribution protocol, and Web3 solution where the users are at the driving seat.
Type-3
This type of node can be referred to as an Open Innovation Node (OIN) as it is the most basic form of a node part of the Unova network. Type-3 nodes combined with SDKs enable open innovation and allow for new business models to leverage the infrastructure and data flows.