> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://slice-ledger.gitbook.io/sliceledger/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://slice-ledger.gitbook.io/sliceledger/masternode/masternode-requirements.md).

# Masternode Requirements

Requirements to run SliceLedger Masternode

### **Hardware requirements to run** SliceLedger **Masternode:**

The process of signing blockchain transactions requires highly efficient hardware and processing power which are more reliable for running a Masternode.

· Directly facing internet (public IP, no NAT)

*Using popular cloud providers are recommended as it is more reliable with uptime close to 100%. These servers would be a good starting point:*

* ***DigitalOcean**: CPU optimized droplet 32GB/16CPU*
* ***Amazon EC2**: C5 instance*
* ***Google Cloud Engine**: n1-highcpu-16*

Choosing weaker machine for running Masternode operations might result in poor performances, significantly impacting owner's rewards and chain performance.

### Knowledge Required <a href="#knowledge-requirements" id="knowledge-requirements"></a>

* **VPS Setup** - Ability to setup a cloud-hosted virtual private server (VPS)
* **Linux familiarity** - A basic knowledge of how to SSH-into (ex: putty or terminal) and operate the Linux command-line.

### Maintenance <a href="#maintenance" id="maintenance"></a>

Maintenance is necessary for every Masternode. It is node operator's responsibility to ensure regular maintenance. Make sure:

* To have enough disk space to update and store latest data
* It has ample processing power to keep the chain operating at optimal speed
* System is secure and using latest version of security applications and OS