Run a Node

This section walks through the technical setup steps required to run Stacks Blockchain nodes and miners. There are multiple options available for running a node, including Docker, Digital Ocean, and Render.

Running your own Stacks node is a great way to increase the decentralization of the ecosystem and avoid relying on third-party centralized providers.

Minimum viable requirements

While you can run a node using these specs, it's recommended to assign more than the minimum for better performance.

• ⚠️ docker-compose version 2.2.2 or greater is required — https://docs.docker.com/compose/install/

• 8 GB memory if running only a Stacks node

• 16 GB memory if running Stacks + Bitcoin node

• 2 vCPU

• 1 TB disk for Stacks node

• 1 TB disk for Bitcoin node