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# Elixir Testnet

#### Hardware Requirements <a href="#hardware-requirements" id="hardware-requirements"></a>

Most hardware is capable of running a validator node. However, it is recommended that you have a system that can be run 24 hours a day, with 8GB of memory and a reliable 100Mbit internet connection. Disk usage is minimal; in most cases, 100GB of storage should be enough