docs: update validator snapshot guidance#398
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| | `--list` | List available snapshots | | ||
| | `--resumable` | Resume an interrupted download | | ||
| | `--archive` | Download an archive snapshot. Recommended for partner validators and RPC nodes. | | ||
| | `--minimal` | Download a minimal snapshot. This is the default and is recommended for validators. | |
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| Download chain snapshots for faster initial sync. Fetches MDBX state and static files, and generates a `reth.toml` prune config for the target data directory. | ||
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| By default, `tempo download` downloads a minimal snapshot, which is recommended for validators to save disk space. Use archive snapshots for RPC providers, indexers, and other workloads that need complete historical data. |
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| By default, `tempo download` downloads a minimal snapshot, which is recommended for validators to save disk space. Use archive snapshots for RPC providers, indexers, and other workloads that need complete historical data. | ||
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| ## Usage |
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we should also mention --force + a section on how to migrate
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I would add a careful note about which snapshot should be used if minimal migration hasn't been done yet
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tempo downloaduses minimal snapshots by default for validatorsValidation
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