#3190·fuel-core

[Bug] Fuel node reports healthy status but provides no verifiable proof of active network participation

Author: maslittiCreated Jan 25, 2026Updated Jan 25, 2026

Expected behavior

When the node is running correctly, operators should be able to verify that:

  • the node is actively participating in the network
  • network activity (blocks, peers, messages, or tasks) is progressing
  • the node is being counted by the protocol or network
  • the node is eligible for incentives, rewards, or snapshots

This information should be observable through metrics, APIs, logs, or documented verification steps.


Actual behavior

Currently:

  • the node process runs normally
  • health checks report OK
  • logs show no critical or fatal errors

However:

  • no metrics expose active network participation
  • no API endpoint confirms whether the node is being counted by the network
  • logs do not confirm successful participation events
  • operators cannot distinguish an actively participating node from an inactive or uncounted one

As a result, the node may appear healthy while not being verifiably active or recognized by the network.

This makes it impossible for operators to independently verify correct configuration or incentive eligibility.