Guardian Node Requirements

This document outlines the hardware, software, and staking requirements for operating a Guardian Node.

Hardware Requirements

Guardian nodes require high-performance CPU infrastructure to support backtesting engines and compute-intensive strategy validation workloads.

Compute

CPU (High-Performance Focus)

  • Cores: 16-32 cores
  • Base Clock: 3.5+ GHz
  • Boost Clock: 4.5+ GHz
  • Recommended Processors: AMD Ryzen Threadripper or Intel Xeon W-series

RAM

  • Specification: 128 GB DDR4/DDR5 ECC RAM
  • Purpose: Running multiple backtesting instances simultaneously

GPU

  • Specification: None required (CPU-focused workloads)

Storage

  • Specification: 2-4 TB NVMe SSD for backtesting data and strategy files

Networking

  • Bandwidth: 1 Gbps+ symmetric fiber
  • Latency: <50ms to major hubs
  • Static IP: Required

Power and Cooling

  • Power Supply: 850W+ redundant (80+ Gold/Platinum)
  • UPS: 30+ minutes runtime
  • Cooling: CPU <75°C under load

Software Requirements

  • Operating System: 64-bit Linux (Ubuntu 22.04 LTS or later recommended)
  • Containerization: Docker for running the node and strategy-validation workloads
  • Node Client: Noderr Guardian node software (current release)
  • Connectivity: Base Sepolia testnet RPC access (current phase); Base mainnet RPC at mainnet launch
  • Wallet: A funded operator wallet for staking and gas

Staking Requirements

Operating a Guardian node requires staking NODR and clearing the protocol's eligibility gates.

  • Stake: 50,000 NODR (≈ $35,000 at the $0.70/NODR reference price)
  • Eligibility (NFT gating): Guardian status requires governance approval plus the protocol-minted Guardian UtilityNFT. The on-chain UtilityNFT is free/protocol-minted; it is not a purchased license.
  • TrustFingerprint threshold: A TrustFingerprint score of ≥0.70 is required for Guardian promotion (scale 0–1, displayed as 0–10000).
  • Unstaking period: 21 days (unified across tiers). Treasury-provided stakes carry a 24-month lockup.
  • Voting power: Guardian votes count at 4× (tier-based weighting: Micro 1× / Validator 2× / Guardian 4× / Oracle 7×).

Estimated Costs

These figures cover node infrastructure only and are separate from the NODR stake.

  • Initial Investment: $5,000 - $8,000
  • Monthly Operating Costs: $200 - $350

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