 is a crucial component of the Signum network. It loads and synchronizes the entire blockchain, including wallet functionality and the REST API. The hardware  requirements are not demanding for the node:

Recommendation: 2 vCPU, 4 GB RAM, 40 GB HD


The three supported database backends are:

SQLite is a lightweight, file-based database engine that requires no separate server installation or external dependencies. Its simplicity makes it especially well-suited for local setups, embedded systems, and applications where minimal configuration is preferred.

However, there are some important considerations when using SQLite. 


To use MariaDB, you must install the latest release for your operating system or device.
The minimum required version is 

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