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Technical requirements

While we believe that accessibility plays a large role in decentralization, and have made design choices which we hope allows a broader range of participation within the network, it is still important to be aware of what will be required technically from those who choose to participate. In addition to a validator license and the minimum $FACT deposit, operators will need to meet the following software and hardware specifications.

NB
A full assessment of technical requirements is ongoing. Therefore, you should
anticipate that this page will change as development progresses.

Those interested in the operation of an Orcfax node should consult the ITN Manual and join our Discord were specific channels for operators have been created.

Software​

Operators will be expected to be comfortable with the following:

  • Operating Linux servers
  • Cardano node software
  • Ogmios

Hardware​

The expected hardware specifications required to efficiently run an Orcfax network node are as follows*:

  • Between 24–32 GB RAM
  • 8 CPU
  • 600 GB disk

* Specs are based on the minimal viable digital ocean servers operated by Orcfax.

These specifications are approximate, and participants should be prepared to scale their hardware setup promptly to meet evolving requirements and ensure optimal performance.