Validator - Requirement
Block validators in QBFT refer to full nodes who verify that blocks created by witnesses follow the consensus rules. Any user is able to run a block validator and verify the network.
To setup block validators users need machine with below configuration which may varies as blockchain grow:
CPU: Intel i3/AMD Ryzen 3 and above
RAM: 2 GB DDR5
Disk Space: 20 GB(Starting which increases as per blockchain grow)
Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04 and above
Network Speed: 1MBPS Recommended with Static IP
Staking Requirments: 200000 HyperonChain (HPN) coins
Staking Rewards: 15 HPN Per Validated Block(From 1000000 Blocks) & 10% Deduction Every 3 Months