Conditions & Requirements for Running a Node

Minimum Resource Requirements

• A Linux server with 8 GB of RAM, quad-core CPU, 40GB of storage space with a fixed IP address and dedicated resources

NB1: Running a node on a PC/laptop - that is without a valid public IP - is NOT possible.

NB2: This installation process is currently tested on Linux. Installing a node on a server with other operating systems may be possible but not officially supported yet.

NB3: As the network evolves, these requirements may change. Stay updated with subsequent guidelines.

NB4: An economic/cost-friendly VPS does not generally meet these requirements and a Pion node my not run properly on those.

Downtime and Rewards

To ensure the network's reliability, every node is eventually expected to maintain a minimum of 97% uptime for each reward period, that is, maximum downtime is 3% each 7 days.

We have been gradually moving toward that limit. It has been set at 90% since Jan 2024.

If a node's downtime exceeds the above limit, rewards for that period will be slashed. However, if a node's downtime crosses the threshold that is 20% downtime over a 60-day period, it will be disabled.

Node Management

Node management is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security of the PION network:

• Third-party Management: Requesting third-party node runners to run and manage nodes for users is strictly prohibited.

• Multiple Servers: Running a node on more than one server/IP simultaneously is not allowed.

When migrating to a new server/IP, follow these steps:

• Stop the old server.

• Wait for at least 1 hour.

• Start the new server and restore the configurations.

Data Management

Protecting the data within the network is a shared responsibility:

• Muon Core: Muon core will purge data for expired subnets from the nodes. Keeping backup of such data is not permitted.

• User Data: Operators should retain only their node configurations and private keys. No other user data should be stored.

NB1: If you suspect your node has been compromised, disable it immediately via the dashboard and then contact one of our admins on Discord/telegram.

Confidentiality and Security

Maintaining the secrecy of certain network details is crucial:

• Subnets: Revealing the subnets your node belongs to is strictly prohibited.

• Configuration and Keys: Exposing node configurations, especially private keys, poses a significant security risk. If compromised, the node will be disabled and stakes might be slashed.