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Requirements

Hardware and software requirements for running a Zentalk validator

Hardware Requirements

Minimum

Suitable for testing and development

CPU4 cores
RAM8 GB
Storage256 GB SSD
Network100 Mbps
OSUbuntu 22.04 LTS

Recommended

Good for production use

CPU8+ cores
RAM16+ GB
Storage512+ GB NVMe
Network500+ Mbps
OSUbuntu 22.04 LTS

Optimal

Maximum performance and rewards

CPU16+ cores
RAM32+ GB
Storage1+ TB NVMe
Network1+ Gbps
OSUbuntu 22.04 LTS

Staking Requirements

100,000 CHAINMinimum stake required to run a validator
Stake is locked for a minimum of 30 days
Higher stake amounts may result in more messages routed to your node
Unstaking initiates a 14-day cooldown period

Network Requirements

Static IP AddressA dedicated public IP address is required for network connectivity
SSL CertificateValid SSL certificate for encrypted communications
24/7 UptimeValidators should maintain maximum uptime for optimal rewards
Low LatencyNetwork latency below 100ms to major regions recommended

Supported Operating Systems

Ubuntu 22.04 LTSRecommended
Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Debian 11/12
CentOS 8+