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Validator Nodes on Core

Validators are crucial for securing the network by producing blocks and validating transactions within the Core’s Satoshi Plus consensus framework.

System Requirements​

There are several system requirements, both software and hardware, for setting up a Validator Node on the Core network.

Software​

  • Operating System: Currently, a Core Validator Node is compatible only with macOS or Linux operating systems (Ubuntu 20.04 or later).
  • Network Connectivity: Stable internet connection with low latency and high availability
  • Firewall Configuration: Open necessary ports to allow communication with the network and other nodes

Hardware​

A Validator Node on Core participates in block production and transaction validation, ensuring network security and consensus. Validators are elected based on their hybrid score (delegated Bitcoin hash power, CORE staking, and Bitcoin staking) and take turns producing blocks. They play a critical role in maintaining blockchain integrity and earning rewards for securing the network. Following are the hardware requirements for running Validator Nodes on Core.

For Validator Nodes on Core Blockchain Testnet2, following minimum hardware specifications are recommended:

RequirementsDetails
Storage1 TB of free disk space, solid-state drive (SSD), gp3, 8k IOPS, 250MB/S throughput, read latency <1ms.
CPUMinimum 4 CPU cores are recommended. Multi-core processors enable the node to handle simultaneous operations such as transaction validation and block verification efficiently.
RAM8 Gigabytes
Internet SpeedA broadband Internet connection with upload/download speeds of 10 megabytes per second.