Shape Snapshots
Shape is a blockchain network that provides infrastructure for decentralized applications. Shape offers high performance and scalability while maintaining security and decentralization. The network is designed to support various use cases including DeFi, gaming, and enterprise applications.
By leveraging Shape's advanced consensus mechanism and optimized architecture, the platform achieves high throughput and low latency transactions. This makes it suitable for applications requiring fast and reliable blockchain infrastructure.
Shape mainnet Snapshot
| Version | op-geth v1.101503.1 |
| Creation Date | |
| Last Updated | |
| Block Number | 20454641 |
| Pruning mode | Unpruned |
| Size | 452G |
How to use
Download the snapshot
wget https://snapshots.bwarelabs.com/shape/mainnet/shape20250905.tar.lz4
If Shape was already on your machine, stop your Shape service
sudo systemctl stop <SHAPE_GETH_SERVICE>
sudo systemctl stop <SHAPE_OP_NODE_SERVICE>
OR containers if you are using the recommended docker compose setup
docker compose down
AND make sure there is no process running that might try to write to the database
Make sure your Shape data directory is clean (let us assume <SHAPE_HOME> is your root Shape directory)
rm -rf <SHAPE_HOME>/geth/chaindata
rm -rf <SHAPE_HOME>/geth/lightchaindata
Make sure you have lz4 installed
sudo apt-get install lz4
Decompress the archive
lz4 -c -d shape20250905.tar.lz4 | tar -x -C <SHAPE_HOME>/geth/
Start the Shape service OR container!
What is Shape snapshot?
Our Shape snapshot can be particularly valuable when syncing a new node to the mainnet network. Instead of downloading and validating the entire blockchain from scratch, a new node can use a snapshot to quickly synchronize within the network.
Why use our Shape snapshot?
Using our snapshots during the setup of full Shape chain nodes can significantly speed up the syncing process by skipping the validation of all data. This can greatly enhance the speed of the setup. Instead of syncing from scratch with other nodes, you can utilize our Shape snapshot to sync faster.
What is the block number of Shape Snapshot?
A node snapshot is a snapshot of the blockchain at a specific point in time, and it includes data and state of the blockchain up until that block number. The block number determines the specific point in the blockchain's history that the snapshot represents.
The current block number of Shape mainnet snapshot is 20454641
How often is the Shape snapshot updated?
Regular updates are made to ensure accurate and up-to-date information. The frequency of the updates depends on the specific data being captured. We regularly update our snapshots to reflect the most recent and accurate state of the Shape chain.
The most recent update to the Shape mainnet was on
How long does it take to restore a node using Shape Snapshot?
The time it takes to restore a node using a snapshot can vary depending on several factors, including the size of the snapshot file and the performance of the underlying hardware. In general, the process involves transferring the snapshot data to the node's storage and then initializing the node from that snapshot. For smaller snapshots, the restoration process can be relatively quick and may take just a few minutes. However, for larger snapshots or in cases where the network or storage infrastructure is slower, the restoration process can take longer, potentially several hours.
The Shape mainnet size is 452G.
What does it mean if a snapshot is pruned?
The pruning of a node snapshot refers to the process of removing unnecessary data from the blockchain database to optimize storage space while keeping the integrity of the data. Pruning allows nodes to store only the most essential information needed for the blockchain's operation while discarding older and less relevant data.
The Shape mainnet snapshot is archive.
What is the main difference between pruned and archival nodes?
Pruned and archival node snapshots are two different approaches to storing blockchain data in a more efficient manner. Pruned node snapshots prioritize storage efficiency by discarding older transaction data, while archival node snapshots prioritize preserving the complete blockchain state.
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