Setting up a Babylon node involves several steps, including system requirements, installation of necessary software, and configuration. Below is a detailed guide to help you through the process.

System Requirements

To run a Babylon node efficiently, ensure your system meets the following specifications:

• CPU: Quad Core or larger (AMD or Intel, amd64)
• RAM: 32GB
• Storage: 1TB NVMe
• Internet: 100MBps bidirectional connection

While lower-spec hardware can be used, performance may be compromised[1].

Step-by-Step Setup Instructions

1. Install Golang

Babylon requires Golang version 1.21. You can install it using the following command:

sudo apt install golang-go

Verify the installation:

go version

2. Clone the Babylon Repository

Navigate to your home directory and clone the Babylon GitHub repository:

cd $HOME
git clone <https://github.com/babylonchain/babylon.git>
cd babylon
git checkout v0.7.2

3. Build the babylond Executable

Build the binaries using: