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explain the difference between bootnodes and static nodes #1732

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2 changes: 2 additions & 0 deletions docs/private-networks/how-to/configure/bootnodes.md
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Expand Up @@ -18,6 +18,8 @@ In production networks, [configure two or more nodes as bootnodes](#configure-bo

Bootnodes and static nodes are parallel methods for finding peers. Depending on your use case, you can use only bootnodes, only static nodes, or both bootnodes and static nodes.

Besu attempts connection to all bootnodes once, at startup. Static nodes are different in that reconnection is attempted periodically if the connection fails or is lost.

To find peers, configure one or more bootnodes. To configure a specific set of peer connections, use [static nodes](../../../public-networks/how-to/connect/static-nodes.md).

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Expand Up @@ -17,6 +17,8 @@ Besu periodically initiates a connection to any unconnected static node. To miti

Bootnodes and static nodes are both methods for finding peers. Depending on your use case, you can use only bootnodes, only static nodes, or both bootnodes and static nodes.

Besu attempts connection to all bootnodes once, at startup. Static nodes are different in that reconnection is attempted periodically if the connection fails or is lost.

For example:
* You run multiple nodes on Mainnet, using bootnodes for discovery, but want to ensure your nodes are always connected to each other, using static nodes.
* You run a small network and want your nodes to reconnect if disconnected, using static nodes.
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