Farcaster 101: run a node for direct network access without centralized APIs

Farcaster nodes are non-validator servers that connect to the Farcaster network and keep a full local copy of its data, which they sync in real time. The article says running a node lets users read and submit messages directly to the network without depending on a centralized API provider or client. It states that anyone can run one without permission, and that nodes suit clients, agents, analytics dashboards and mini apps. Technical notes recommend 16GB of RAM, 4 CPU cores and 1TB of storage, with a few hours needed to sync, and point to the snapchain repository on GitHub.