How to start a Core Channel Node
Core channel nodes will stake and receive rewards, validate the network, control and manage the network, (iv) provide database and file storage services.
Requirements
The node operator must stake 200K ALEPH tokens to start the node
Stakers must stake a minimum of 500K ALEPH tokens on the node before receiving rewards
Hardware Requirements
If you do not want to manage the node yourself, our partner NodeForge can provide a turnkey solution for a competitive price of $299.99/mo (hardware and maintenance)
If you prefer managing your node, you'll need:
32 GB ram minimum; 64 GB ram recommended
recent CPU with at least 4 cores
100 MB upload bandwidth minimum (ideally 1 GB)
4+ TB HDD or SSD (ideally with at least the system on an SSD)
Guides
Step by step on how to set up a node from scratch
Core channel nodes and node operators
FAQ: Aleph.im staking and node operators
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