# Run a BTC node

## Hardware Requirement

Recommended Configuration:

* CPU: 4 Cores
* RAM: 8GB
* System Disk: 30GB
* Data Disk: 1TB
* Data traffic：
  * The initial sync : 600 GB, takes about 6 days.
  * Monthly: 200 GB

Refer to the AWS Virginia cloud service pricing: approximately 80 USD/month. 

Prices in Asia may be higher.

### Run the BTC node

#### BTC mainnet

Please refer to the commands [here ](https://github.com/exsat-network/exsat-initialize-data?tab=readme-ov-file#set-up-the-btc-fullnode)to run a **full** Bitcoin node.

Please refer to the commands [here ](https://github.com/exsat-network/exsat-initialize-data?tab=readme-ov-file#set-up-the-mainnet-btc-prune-node)to run a **light** Bitcoin node.

#### BTC test3 net

Please refer to the commands [here ](https://github.com/exsat-network/exsat-initialize-data?tab=readme-ov-file#set-up-the-btc-fullnode)to run a Bitcoin test3 full node. Please be aware to change the script mentioned in the notes.