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# Will I need a node in order to manufacture VAPE?

No. You can manufacture VAPE without a node. Nodes are only required if you want to earn USDC fees from the manufacturing process, or if you want to help improve/reduce the efficiency of manufacturing to influence the velocity of new supply entering the market.