Run Ethereum

This guide covers how to run Ethereum with Kittynode.

Run an Ethereum validator

1. Install Kittynode CLI:

   Linux

   curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -LsSf https://kittynode.com/sh | sh

   macOS

   curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -LsSf https://kittynode.com/sh | sh

   Windows

   powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -c "irm https://kittynode.com/ps1 | iex"

2. Set up the validator:

   kittynode validator init

Hardware requirements

To run an Ethereum node, it’s best to use a dedicated machine. Some good options include:

• ASUS NUC 14 Pro
• Beelink
• Minisforum

For additional information please refer to:

• EIP-7870: Hardware and Bandwidth Recommendations
• Kevaundray’s post on hardware requirements

Set up an Ubuntu machine

1. Install Ubuntu desktop or server.

2. Install basic utils:

   sudo apt update
   sudo apt install -y build-essential curl git

Install Docker

Set up Docker before continuing.