> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.filecoin.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.filecoin.io/provide-storage/nodes.md).

# Nodes

Filecoin nodes are the backbone of the network. They store and verify the blockchain. This section covers the available node types and how to set them up.

## Table of contents

* [Implementations](/provide-storage/nodes/implementations.md) — available node software including Lotus and Venus
* [Lite nodes](/provide-storage/nodes/lite-nodes.md) — lightweight nodes that rely on full nodes for chain data
* [Full nodes](/provide-storage/nodes/full-nodes.md) — complete nodes that store and validate the full blockchain