Node Requirements
Updates to node requirements
As the Rizenet blockchain evolves, the validator requirements may change. This page contains the current node requirements.
Requirements for Rizenet Validator Nodes
Hardware Requirements
| Item | Testnet Validator | Blockchain Validator |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | Minimum 8 GiB, recommended 16 GiB RAM | Minimum 16 GiB, recommended 32 GiB RAM |
| Disk | Minimum 140 GiB SATA SSD, recommended 100 GiB NVMe SSD | Minimum 500 GiB SATA SSD, recommended 1 TB NVMe SSD |
| Processor | Minimum 4 vCPUs, recommended 8 vCPUs | Minimum 8 vCPUs, recommended 16 vCPUs |
| OS | Long Term Support Stable Linux distribution, recommended ubuntu server 22.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS | Long Term Support Stable Linux distribution, recommended ubuntu server 22.04 LTS or 24.04 LTS |
Operational Requirements
| Item | Testnet Validator | Blockchain Validator |
|---|---|---|
| Validator Node | Must be running a Rizenet Testnet validator node | |
| Hardware Wallet | Not required | Must use a hardware wallet (Ledger Nano S / Nano S Plus / Nano X) |
Network Requirements
| Item | Testnet Validator | Blockchain Validator |
|---|---|---|
| Static Public IP | Required | Required |
| Ports to Open | - Peer-to-Peer communication, default 9651 | - Peer-to-Peer communication, default 9651 |
- RPC communication with internet (optional), default 9650 | - RPC communication with internet (optional), default 9650 | |
- Grafana dashboard for node health and monitoring (optional), default 3000 | - Grafana dashboard for node health and monitoring (optional), default 3000 |