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Expand Up @@ -57,4 +57,8 @@ Chaindata snapshots offer a faster alternative to Full Sync. A snapshot is a com

## Snap Sync

Currently, Kaia nodes do not support the [Snap Sync](https://geth.ethereum.org/docs/fundamentals/sync-modes) method. However, using a chaindata snapshot provides a comparable advantage in terms of faster initial synchronization.
Currently, Kaia nodes do not support the [Snap Sync](https://geth.ethereum.org/docs/fundamentals/sync-modes) method. However, using a chaindata snapshot provides a comparable advantage in terms of faster initial synchronization.

## Fast Sync

Kaia nodes do not support the Fast Sync method. A node started with `--syncmode fast` exits with an error at startup. Use Full Sync or a chaindata snapshot instead.
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