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Minima Node Setup & Installation Guide

Verified guides for running Minima nodes on any platform

📚 Primary Sources

•docs.minima.global—Documentation
•docs.minima.global/docs/run-a-node—Run a Node Guide
•github.com/minima-global/Minima/tree/master/jar—Latest Builds

Status indicators:• confirmed• expert-verified• in-development• community-maintained

Setup Entry Points

Initial node configuration paths for common environments.

📱 Android 🐳 Docker 🧩 MiniDapps

🔗Initial Peer Configuration

community-maintainedNote: Resource maintained by Paddy Cerri (Co-Founder & Chief Architect, Minima Global)

Initial network discovery requires valid peer endpoints. A public list of active nodes is available for initial synchronization.

•Format: Plain text (one peer per line)
•Usage: Import contents via Minima app → Add Peers
•Verification: Verify peer endpoints before connecting

Attribution: spartacusrex.com

Source: Public Peer List (minimapeers.txt)

🔒Node Recovery

confirmedNote: Based on official Minima documentation

Recovery methods for restoring node access, wallet state, and chain synchronization.

All recovery operations are performed via the Security MiniDapp interface.

•Chain Resync
Restore chain synchronization and update wallet state.
→ View Source
•Import Seed Phrase
Restore wallet access from a 24-word recovery phrase.
→ View Source
•Restore Backup
Recover a node from a previously created backup.
→ View Source

⚠️ Critical Notes

•QuickSync is generally faster than archive synchronization.
•MegaMMR endpoints available for QuickSync:
•Do not use other MiniDapps during synchronization.

Source: Node Recovery Options

🧊Cold Storage Setup

confirmedNote: Based on official Minima documentation

Offline signing workflow for securing private keys and reducing online exposure.

Recommended for advanced users requiring offline transaction signing.

Source: Advanced Cold Storage Guide

📋About This Page

Running a Minima node is a standard process and can be done on various platforms including desktop computers, mobile devices, Raspberry Pi, and cloud servers. Each node is a full node, contributing to the network's decentralization and security.

Public reports from Minima indicate over 100,000 node installations globally.

⚙️System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

•2 GB RAM
•10 GB free disk space
•Java 11 or higher
•Stable internet connection

Recommended

✓4 GB RAM
✓SSD storage
✓Static IP address (for public nodes)

Source: Node Types: Supported devices & Minimum specs

🎯Why Run a Node?

✓
Support decentralized infrastructure
Contribute to decentralized infrastructure by hosting reliable, secure nodes
✓
Enable peer-to-peer applications
Power direct transactions and messaging without intermediaries or trusted third parties
✓
Support network reliability
Every additional node increases Minima's resistance to attacks and single points of failure
✓
Verify independently
Validate transactions and data integrity on your own terms, with independent verification

Source: docs.minima.global/docs/core/use-cases

📥Installation Guides by Platform

Desktop installation for Windows

Run a full node on your phone

Desktop installation for Apple computers

🐧 Linux (CLI)

Command-line interface for Linux desktops

🐳 Linux (Docker)

Docker deployment for VPS

⚙️ Linux (Systemd)

Systemd service for VPS

📦 Docker Desktop

Containerized deployment for desktop

🥧 Raspberry Pi

Optimized for Pi 4+ devices

All guides: docs.minima.global/docs/run-a-node

✨Expert Guide

expert-verifiedNote: by Paddy Cerri (Co-Founder & Chief Architect, Minima Global)

Alternative Setup Guide

Alternative setup guide with peer configuration, Docker deployment, and operational notes.

⬇️spartacusrex.com/downloads
📖spartacusrex.com/run-a-node

🔧Advanced Node Types

Archive Node

Full historical blockchain data storage for archival purposes and complete transaction history verification.

→ Setup Guide

Mega Node

High-performance node configuration designed for increased throughput.

→ Setup Guide

Minima E-Gateway (MEG)

Enterprise-grade gateway for integrating Minima with external systems and legacy infrastructure.

→ Documentation

→ Configuration Guide

⚙️Node Configuration

Node Types Overview

Understanding different node configurations and their roles in the network architecture.

→ Documentation

Firewall Rules

Required network configurations and port forwarding for proper node operation and peer connectivity.

→ Configuration Guide

Startup Parameters

Advanced configuration options and command-line flags for node initialization and customization.

→ Parameter Reference

⚠️Disclaimer:This site does not represent the official Minima team. All information is compiled from publicly available sources. Learn more

Last updated: June 10, 2026