Syncing Your Embedded Node in Syrius Wallet
When you first set up your Syrius wallet, you may notice that the embedded node is syncing with the network. This process can take several days to complete, and you may see the following message:
“The node is syncing with the network. Please wait until the loading circle turns green before sending any transactions.”
What’s happening during syncing?
During the syncing process, your embedded node is downloading and verifying the entire blockchain. This ensures that your wallet has a complete and accurate copy of the blockchain, which is necessary for secure and reliable transactions.
Why does syncing take so long?
Syncing the entire blockchain can take several days due to the large amount of data involved. However, we’re working on implementing Incremental Blockchain Download (IBD) in the future, which will significantly speed up the syncing process.
Using a community-hosted node
If you need to access your wallet immediately, you can choose to use a community-hosted node*. This will allow you to send and receive transactions right away, without waiting for your embedded node to sync.
*Important: Trust assumption
Please note that using a community-hosted node requires a trust assumption. When you use a community-hosted node, you’re relying on the node operator to provide accurate and secure data. While community-hosted nodes are generally reliable, there’s a small risk of data tampering or other security issues.
If you’re not comfortable with the trust assumption, we recommend waiting for your embedded node to sync. This ensures that your wallet has a complete and accurate copy of the blockchain, and you’re not relying on a third-party node.
However, if you need immediate access to your wallet and are willing to accept the trust assumption, using a community-hosted node is a convenient option.
Future improvements
The Syrius developer community is committed to improving the syncing process and reducing the time it takes to get started with your Syrius wallet. With the implementation of IBD and other optimizations, we’re working towards a faster and more seamless user experience.
Important:
- Admins will never private message you.
- Never share your private key or seed phrase.
- Never enter your seed phrase into a website.