> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cniper.gitbook.io/cniper-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cniper.gitbook.io/cniper-docs/support/frequently-asked-questions-faq/nodes.md).

# Nodes

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<summary>What are nodes and why do I need them?</summary>

A node, in the world of digital currency, is **a computer that connects to a cryptocurrency network**. The node or computer supports the network. It supports it through validation and relaying transactions. At the same time, it also gets a copy of the full blockchain.

In order to make a transaction on the blockchain you'll need a node, You can use the public node from BSC itself (or other blockchains) but we do not recommend it. Use a paid node instead.

</details>

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<summary>What is the latency of the node?</summary>

This depend on the distance between you and the Node server.

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<summary>Where are the nodes located?</summary>

The servers are located in Falkenstein, Germany.

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<summary>Which blockchains are available?</summary>

* Binance Smart Chain
* Ethereum
* AVALANCE
* FANTOM
* POLYGON (Matic)
* Cronos

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<summary>Why should I buy a Cniper node over other node providers?</summary>

Our nodes are proven to be the fastest, they are optimized for sniping and in  combination with a VPS they are as good as it get. Also we monitor our nodes daily, update them right away when necessary, come with unlimited calls and are 50% or more cheaper than other providers.

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<summary>My txn didn't go through.</summary>

If you are using the Cniper bot without our private full node, your node and/or connection are likely causing the issues you are experiencing. We do recommend our nodes since they have been proven to work very fast. We also provide you with a RPC connection for Metamask, so the node can be used on your phone for example. We are seeing that many new networks are experiencing lag issues, our nodes help countering these issues when   you don't have access to the bot but still want to buy fast.&#x20;

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Prices compared to other hosts:

<table><thead><tr><th width="176"> </th><th width="150">Cniper</th><th width="175.54723073102082">Quicknode</th><th>Moralis</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Call Limit</td><td>∞</td><td>100M (or custom)</td><td>25M (or custom)</td></tr><tr><td>Daily limit calls</td><td>∞</td><td>∞</td><td>2.5 M</td></tr><tr><td>Price per month</td><td>$ +- 40</td><td>$ 500</td><td>$ 49</td></tr></tbody></table>


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