<p>From the <a href="http://wiki.nxtcrypto.org/wiki/How-To:CreateHallmark" rel="nofollow">NXT wiki</a></p>

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  <p>A hallmark is a "stamp of approval" for a Nxt node.  By creating a digital signature based on your IP address and secret passphrase (private key), you are verifying that your account "owns" a node and is accountable for it.  This helps protect the network from attack, and increases the network's trust in your node. You do not need to generate a hallmark if you are a casual Nxt user.  It is a very good idea for those who operate public Nxt nodes on dedicated, public servers. Hallmarks have no impact on forging.</p>
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<p>What is the purpose of a hallmark node for NXT?</p>

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What is a hallmark node in NXT (nxtcoin)?
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# What is a hallmark node in NXT (nxtcoin)?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2014-07-15)

What is the purpose of a hallmark node for NXT?

**Tags:** nodes, nxt, forging


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## 1 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2014-07-15. Score: 2 | Accepted answer

From the [NXT wiki](http://wiki.nxtcrypto.org/wiki/How-To:CreateHallmark)

> A hallmark is a "stamp of approval" for a Nxt node. By creating a digital signature based on your IP address and secret passphrase (private key), you are verifying that your account "owns" a node and is accountable for it. This helps protect the network from attack, and increases the network's trust in your node. You do not need to generate a hallmark if you are a casual Nxt user. It is a very good idea for those who operate public Nxt nodes on dedicated, public servers. Hallmarks have no impact on forging.


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