Polkadot Fullnode (Mainnet and Testnet)

Dockerfile to run a fullnode in the Polkadot ecosystem. You will find below all the steps on how to run your own fullnode (mainnet and testnet).

Prerequisites:

Before running the node, please make sure to cover the following recommended requirements:

Westend (testnet):

• 4 CPU
• 16 GB Memory
• 300 GB Storage

Polkadot (mainnet):

• 4 CPU
• 32 GB Memory
• 500 GB Storage

Build Image:

docker build -t image-name .

Run Node:

Please specify the node's name in the below command.

Run fullnode on Westend:

docker run -d image-name --name your-node-name --chain=westend --sync=warp

Run fullnode on Polkadot:

docker run -d image-name --name your-node-name

Check that your node is successfully running:

Visit Polkadot Telementry website to check that your node is running. Make sure to select the correct chain.

Westend Telementry

Polkadot Telementry

Official Documentation:

Polkadot Documentation