Run a node
Arch node operators can run several options on the network.
Consensus:
- Validator node: The Validator node, or full node, stores state, performs validation, votes on blocks and provides signature shares to fulfill Bitcoin asset transfers.
RPC:
- Regular node: Regular nodes can serve as RPC services that relay messages to and from Arch validator nodes.
Recommended hardware requirements
| Node type | Memory | CPU | Disk | Bandwidth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular node | 500 MB RAM | Single core | 100 GB SSD | 56 Kbps |
| Validator node | 16 GB RAM | Quad-core | 10 TB SSD | 1 Gbps |
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