Lynx Blockchain
  • Welcome
  • Technical Evolution and Architecture Overview
  • History of Lynx
    • Evolution of a Blockchain
    • Hybrid Proof of Work (HPoW) Protocol
    • Pioneering Blockchain Data Storage
    • Evolution to Proof of Stake
    • Next Generation Data Storage Architecture
    • Preserving Knowledge
  • Lynx Core
    • Hardware and System Requirements
    • Lynx Dynamics
    • Open Source
    • Core Parameters and Strategy
    • Sustainability
    • Circulating Supply Analysis
    • Locked Addresses
    • Data Storage
    • Understanding Lynx Staking Wait Times
    • Understanding Asset Retrieval Times
    • Understanding Block Time Targeting in the Lynx Blockchain
    • Understanding the Lynx Blockchain Statistics Report
  • Lynx Administration
    • Public Peer Nodes
    • Understanding Blockchain Bootstrap Files
      • Bootstrap Extraction Script
      • Bootstrap Creation Script
    • How to Sweep a Lynx Wallet
    • Enable/Disable Staking
  • Clevver
    • Revolutionizing Digital Preservation
    • Permanent Storage for Digital Assets
    • Permanent Digital Archives for Journalism
    • How did Clevver originate?
    • Shortened URL Support
    • Assigning Tags to Assets
    • How to delete content
    • Clevver Terms of Service Agreement
  • Clevver API
    • Public Methods
      • Batches
      • Files
      • User
  • ElectrumX
    • Lynx ElectrumX nodes
    • Build Instructions
    • Build Script Details
  • External Links
    • Lynx on Bluesky
    • Clevver on Bluesky
    • Lynx Uptime Report
    • Lynx Explorer
    • Payload Explorer
    • Lynx Discord
    • Lynx Github
    • Lynx Bootstraps
    • Clevver Website
    • Lynx Paper Wallet
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  • Overview
  • Hardware Requirements
  • Supported Operating Systems
  • Additional Recommendations
  1. Lynx Core

Hardware and System Requirements

Published: February 2025 | Last updated: February 2025

Overview

This document outlines the minimum hardware and system requirements for running the Lynx blockchain daemon. Please ensure your system meets these specifications before proceeding with installation.

Hardware Requirements

Minimum System Specifications

  • Processor: 1 CPU core

  • Memory: 3GB RAM

  • Storage: 32GB SSD or HDD

  • Network: Broadband internet connection

Storage Considerations

The specified 32GB storage requirement is the minimum needed for initial installation and basic operation. Storage requirements will increase over time as the blockchain grows. We recommend monitoring storage usage and planning for future expansion.

Supported Operating Systems

AMD Architecture

  • Debian 11 (Bullseye)

  • Debian 12 (Bookworm)

  • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish)

ARM Architecture

  • Debian 12 (Bookworm)

Additional Recommendations

System Health

  • Regular system updates

  • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for system stability

  • Regular backup of the wallet.dat file

Network Requirements

  • Static IP address recommended

  • Open and configurable firewall

  • Unrestricted inbound/outbound traffic

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