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# Overview

OpenLedger is built on the **OP Stack**, and as with other Optimism-based rollups, it does **not support public validator node operation or general-purpose node staking**. The security model relies on Ethereum as the settlement layer and utilizes a centralized sequencer initially, consistent with OP Stack infrastructure.

**Accordingly,**

* **Asset holders cannot run validator nodes** or directly contribute to consensus.
* The **OpenLedger team does not operate as a validator** in a traditional proof-of-stake model, nor through third-party delegation.

### **OpenLedger Node Infrastructure**

* The primary validator is a centralized **sequencer operated by AltLayer**.
* Currently, **full nodes—used for load balancing and as bootnodes—are maintained by the OpenLedger team**.
* In the near future, other RPC providers interested in supporting the OpenLedger blockchain will also be able to run their own full nodes to offer RPC services.