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Basically a backup machine so you don't fail to produce blocks in case your primary machine goes down.

Oh ok. Got it.

I should clarify that you have to be voted in as Producer by the community.

If you have enough stake you can produce a few times per day without any votes. Get a few votes and you can produce more often.

Thanks for the clarification, Dan! That's pretty cool!

Oh ok thanks for the clarification . I still will look to invest in this if not a producer.

Good idea! Me too. I may consider running for Producer in the future but I still have a lot to learn.