> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://phoenix-gold-network.gitbook.io/phoenix-gold-network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://phoenix-gold-network.gitbook.io/phoenix-gold-network/nodes-and-custodians.md).

# Nodes and Custodians

The Phoenix Gold Network (PGN) relies on a dynamic ecosystem of Nodes and Custodians, each playing a crucial role in the management and circulation of physical gold within the network. The distinction between Nodes and Custodians reflects their scale of operation, the level of community trust, and their specific responsibilities in the network.

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