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# Types of Chain Node

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There are three types of dKargo chain nodes that can be run locally.

## Node Types

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[Full Node](/docs2-eng/run-dkargo-node/full-node.md)
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[Archive Full Node](/docs2-eng/run-dkargo-node/archive-full-node.md)
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[Validator Node](/docs2-eng/run-dkargo-node/validator-node.md)
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