4. Validators & Node Operators

Riche Chain runs on the Hyperledger Besu client. Below are the specifications and guidelines for setting up a node.

Hardware Requirements

• vCPU: 4 Cores

• RAM: 8 GB

• Storage: 100GB+ SSD (NVMe recommended for high throughput)

• OS: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04/22.04 LTS recommended)

Prerequisites

• Docker & Docker Compose (Recommended method)

• Java: OpenJDK 21 (Required if building/running from binary)

• Besu Version: 24.12.0

Option A: Running with Docker (Recommended)

The easiest way to run a node is using the official Docker setup.

1. Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/richechain/mainnet.git
cd mainnet

1. Start the Node:

docker-compose up -d

1. Check Logs:

docker logs -f riche-chain-node

Option B: Running with Besu Binary

Ensure you have Hyperledger Besu v24.12.0 installed and are using OpenJDK 21.

1. Run the node pointing to the config file:

besu --config-file=config.toml

Repository Structure

• genesis.json: Defines chain parameters and initial allocations.

• config.toml: Configuration file for the Besu node.

• static-nodes.json: List of stable bootnodes for peer discovery.

• docker-compose.yml: Container orchestration for quick deployment.