Validating on the Testnet

Validators can join the testnet both as Genesis Validators, as well as by making a transaction when the chain is live.

Hardware Requirements

• Minimal

  • 1 GB RAM

  • 25 GB HDD

  • 1.4 GHz CPU

• Recommended

  • 2 GB RAM

  • 100 GB HDD

  • 2.0 GHz x2 CPU

Operating System

• Linux/Windows/MacOS(x86)

• Recommended

  • Linux(x86_64)

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS

Network

• Sentry node architecture and secure firewall configurations are highly recommended, ref

• Port and firewall settings (Ports Allowed)

  • RPC port: 26657

  • P2P port: 26656

  • GRPC port: 9090