Definition ∞ Node requirements specify the minimum hardware, software, and network specifications necessary for an individual to operate a node on a blockchain network. These requirements dictate the resources needed for tasks such as transaction validation, block production, and maintaining the distributed ledger. They are fundamental to network security and decentralization.
Context ∞ The discussion around node requirements is pertinent when assessing the accessibility and decentralization of various blockchain protocols. Current debates often focus on how increasing hardware demands might centralize network participation and the technical solutions being developed to lower these barriers.
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