# Run a Sychronizer Synchronizers play a vital role in the [Data Consensus Protocol](/approach/architecture/data-consensus-protocol.md) and are typically from Bitcoin mining pools. To learn how to qualify as a Synchronizer and understand the reward distribution process, please refer to the detailed guide [here](/approach/usdxsat-tokenomics/rewards-to-synchronizers-and-validators.md). A Synchronizer must run the **Synchronizer Client** to perform its tasks. The client periodically queries the BTC RPC node to retrieve the latest Bitcoin block. If the block needs to be uploaded, it is split into multiple shards and submitted to the exSat contract for verification and parsing. For a detailed explanation of how the Data Consensus Protocol works, click [here](/approach/architecture/data-consensus-protocol/hybrid-consensus-mechanism.md). Multiple Synchronizers typically operate simultaneously, competing to be the first to upload and verify the latest Bitcoin block. The Synchronizer that successfully completes the task first receives the reward for that block. If a Bitcoin block was mined by a specific Synchronizer, that Synchronizer gains a competitive advantage and is highly likely to get the reward for the block. Additionally, the reward for blocks mined by the Synchronizer is significantly higher than for regular blocks. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.exsat.network/guides-of-data-consensus/run-a-sychronizer.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.