According to BitMEX Research, node operation should be unattended and robust, with full nodes automatically following the correct chain and mining nodes prioritizing the most profitable blocks for higher mining profitability; source: BitMEX Research on X, Aug 17, 2025. According to BitMEX Research, the post rejects the driving a car analogy for node management and emphasizes automation over manual intervention in consensus following and block template selection; source: BitMEX Research on X, Aug 17, 2025. According to BitMEX Research, the focus on reliability and profitability in node behavior highlights correct chain tracking and profit-driven mining choices that are directly relevant to trading decisions about network performance and miner incentives; source: BitMEX Research on X, Aug 17, 2025.