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# Algorand Specifications

This chapter provides a _non-normative_ overview of the `algod` node daemon components.

Most of the constructs covered span across multiple subsystems described in the
rest of the _Algorand Specifications_.

In particular, this chapter focuses on the following `algod` node operations:

- Initialization,
- Configuration,
- Shutdown.

And also provides an overview of `algod` REST APIs.