Overview
Validator hardware requirements depend on the types of compute jobs you plan to execute. The following specifications represent baseline requirements for participating in the network.
Minimum Requirements
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 8 cores / 16 threads | 16+ cores / 32+ threads |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64+ GB |
| Storage | 500 GB NVMe SSD | 1+ TB NVMe SSD |
| Network | 100 Mbps symmetric | 1 Gbps symmetric |
| GPU (optional) | - | NVIDIA RTX 3080+ / A100 |
Operating System
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (recommended)
- Debian 12
- Rocky Linux 9
- Windows and macOS (development only, not for production)
Cloud Provider Recommendations
AWS
c6i.4xlarge or better
GCP
n2-standard-16 or better
Azure
Standard_D16s_v5 or better
Hetzner
AX102 dedicated or better
Note
Hardware requirements are subject to change as the protocol evolves. Final specifications will be published before mainnet launch.