Run node behind NAT

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Hi, I run zcashd on home machine behind two NATs - home router and ISP shared IP, so obviously no one can connect to my server, while my node is connected to 8 others.

And I see message with progressive counter like

Since starting this node 12 minutes, 20 seconds ago:

  • You have validated 1023 transactions!

Does my instance do something useful?

Thanks.

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Yes, you are still uploading blockchain data to the nodes that you are connected to.

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Does it also confirm real transactions (though without mining)?

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Yes. Every single node confirms its own transactions, there is no collaborative process involved.

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