Getting Started
Start running an Akash node or validator
Choose Your Path
Full Node
Interact with the blockchain, run your own RPC/API endpoints
Requirements:
- • CPU: 4-8 cores
- • Memory: 16-32 GB RAM
- • Storage: 512 GB SSD (1 TB+ recommended)
- • No AKT required
Validator
Secure the network and earn staking rewards
Requirements:
- • CPU: 8+ cores (16 recommended)
- • Memory: 128 GB RAM
- • Storage: 1 TB NVMe SSD
- • Uptime: 99.9%+ (slashing for downtime)
- • AKT: 10,000+ recommended
Node Build Methods
Additional Resources
Active Validator Set
Current Size: 100 validators
To join the active set, you need more voting power than the 100th validator.
Check Requirements:
