# How many nodes?



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- Posted at: over 6 years ago
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### Comment 1

How many nodes should I add to my environment?

A small number of nodes in an environment may put your blockchain at risk of getting “stuck.” Different protocols have different minimum recommendations for to maintain the ability for the environment to maintain consensus. These recommendations are always applicable, but are strongly recommended to maintain stability during administrative updates:

IBFT – 3 user nodes + monitor node
Raft – 2 user nodes + monitor node
PoA – 2 user nodes + monitor node
Every environment includes a monitor node at no cost

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- Posted at: over 6 years ago
- Author title: Product Marketing Manager




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