# Requirements ### What do I need to run a SAFE Validator? * At least a 2-Core CPU with AVX Support (mostly Intel and AMD processors post-2011 - just Search online to confirm your processor has “AVX Support” - required for operation * 8GB RAM * 20GB SSD storage for a pruned node, 2TB SSD storage for a full history node * Linux (it’s possible to run this in a virtual machine with extra setup) * Some SAFE that’s delegated to your validator * As there is a voting fee, you will need to maintain a voting balance of SAFE. This amount will vary based on how much SAFE has been delegated to your validator. This balance is not automatically replenished. * A reasonably fast and steady Internet connection (5mbps) ### Why would I run a pruned Validator node vs. a Full-History node? Running a Full-History node on the network helps increase the decentralization of SafeCoin. A Full-History node records and maintains a full copy of the SafeCoin ledger. As of right now, there are no extra rewards for running a Full-History node, but that is in discussion. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.safecoin.org/validating/requirements.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.