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There are three key node types in the network:
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### Stargate
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### Host
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Stargates are the masternodes in the Edge Network. They run the $XE blockchain and provide the domain name system that makes Gateway/Host resources addressable. They are responsible for the secure running of the network. They monitor resources and control device yields.
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Stargates are intended for high-connectivity environments: think data centers and high bandwidth office environments, and are designed to be single, powerful machines rather than a cluster of smaller, less powerful machines.
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Hosts provide the processing and storage capacity in the network. Designed for mixed device types with varying capability, Hosts can be run behind a home router without the need for router configuration.
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#### **Minimum specification**
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***High bandwidth:** 1 Gbit/s+
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***High availability:** 99.9999%
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***CPU:** 2x quad-core+ @ 2.80GHz+
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***RAM:** 128GB RAM+
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***Disk:** 2TB SSD+
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***Standard bandwidth:** 15 Mbit/s+
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***Low availability:** 20%+
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***CPU:** 1x quad-core 1.2 GHZ+
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***RAM:** 1GB RAM+
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***Disk:** 50GB HDD+
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{% hint style="info" %}
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**Minimum device specification requirements are subject to change**
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{% endhint %}
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### Gateway
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***RAM:** 64GB RAM+
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***Disk:** 1TB SSD+
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### Host
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### Stargate
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Hosts provide the processing and storage capacity in the network. Designed for mixed device types with varying capability, Hosts can be run behind a home router without the need for router configuration.
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Stargates are the masternodes in the Edge Network. They run the $XE blockchain and provide the domain name system that makes Gateway/Host resources addressable. They are responsible for the secure running of the network. They monitor resources and control device yields.
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#### **Minimum specification**
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Stargates are intended for high-connectivity environments: think data centers and high bandwidth office environments, and are designed to be single, powerful machines rather than a cluster of smaller, less powerful machines.
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***Standard bandwidth:** 15 Mbit/s+
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***Low availability:** 20%+
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***CPU:** 1x quad-core 1.2 GHZ+
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***RAM:** 1GB RAM+
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***Disk:** 50GB HDD+
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#### **Minimum specification**
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{% hint style="info" %}
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**Minimum device specification requirements are subject to change**
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