> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.swisstronik.com/swisstronik-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.swisstronik.com/swisstronik-docs/node-setup/setup-node/testnet/seed-node.md). # Seed Node ### Seed Node for Swisstronik Network Testnet A common way to bootstrap a node is through **`persistent_peers`**. However, they take up unnecessary computing resources once the list of peers is stale. More importantly, if you run a validator node, it can slow down the node's block signing speed and cause missing blocks. Therefore, our best practice is to only use persistent peers from nodes you absolutely trust, such as your own sentry nodes. The alternative is to bootstrap with a seed node first, use it to populate **`addrbook.json`** and then rely on **`addrbook.json`** moving forward. This typically reduces the p2p load on the server and solves the missing block issue. If you decide to use a seed node to bootstrap your node, below is our seed node for Swisstronik Testnet: ```prisma 3cb2105b9ae008f0711ca5d2e285485b6c3ad1ec@148.113.8.228:26656 ``` --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.swisstronik.com/swisstronik-docs/node-setup/setup-node/testnet/seed-node.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.