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# 📦 1. System Requirements

Before starting, ensure you have the following:

| Component    | Recommended Minimum                       |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------- |
| OS           | Ubuntu 20.04 / 22.04 LTS                  |
| CPU          | 4 Cores (modern AMD/Intel)                |
| RAM          | 4 GB                                      |
| SSD          | 200+ GB of storage                        |
| Network      | Static IP + open ports (TCP: 26656/26657) |
| Uptime       | 24/7 availability                         |
| Dependencies | Go ≥ 1.20, Git, jq, curl                  |