What It Takes to Run a Solana Validator: Hardware, Bandwidth, and Budget

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Blockchain is a decentralized data storage system where each transaction is recorded in a chain of blocks. This allows the creation of trusted systems without central control. Validation servers for high-performance networks like Solana require careful consideration of hardware specifications to ensure optimal performance.