# INTERCHAIN NODES Interchain Mesh utilises Nodes to validate blocks and process transactions for the Crypto Factor Interchain Blockchain. The Node Network at Genesis comprises of Private Core Nodes run by Crypto Factor and Reader Nodes used to provide peripheral services (e.g. Interchain Explorer, Reporting). As the demand for the network and security model evolves it is likely the number of Nodes needed to run the network will grow. The Node build will be made available to those Node Operators who pass threshold criteria and possess CFR collateral required for Node Operations. Nodes will be compensated for chain work using the dedicated fees (cGAS) assigned to IC Nodes and distributed via the cAsset revenue distribution layer. The collateral threshold and staking mechanics will be expanded upon below. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.crypto-factor.io/crypto-factor/interchain/interchain-nodes.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.