Validator Node Requirements

Validator Node Hardware Requirements

Blockchain: Horizen

CPU Cores: Super - 4 Secure - 1

RAM: 8GB

Disk Space: 100GB

Blockchain: Algorand

CPU Cores: 2

RAM: 4GB

Disk Space: 100GB

Blockchain: Avalanche

CPU Cores: 2

RAM: 4GB

Disk Space: 200GB

Blockchain: Binance Smart Chain

CPU Cores: 8

RAM: 16GB

Disk Space: 1,000GB

Blockchain: ETH 2.0

CPU Cores: 4

RAM: 8GB

Disk Space: 500GB

Blockchain: Polkadot

CPU Cores: 8

RAM: 32GB

Disk Space: 500GB

Blockchain: Solana

CPU Cores: 12

RAM: 128GB

Disk Space: 2,000GB

Conclusion

Compared to all PoS (Proof of Stake) Blockchains, Horizen’s requirements for Validators are among the least expensive.