Base is a secure, low-cost, developer-friendly Ethereum L2 built on Optimism's OP Stack. This repository contains Docker builds to run your own node on the Base network.
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Ensure you have an Ethereum L1 full node RPC available
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Choose your network:
- For mainnet: Use
.env.mainnet - For testnet: Use
.env.sepolia
- For mainnet: Use
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Configure your L1 endpoints in the appropriate
.envfile:OP_NODE_L1_ETH_RPC=<your-preferred-l1-rpc> OP_NODE_L1_BEACON=<your-preferred-l1-beacon> OP_NODE_L1_BEACON_ARCHIVER=<your-preferred-l1-beacon-archiver>
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Start the node:
# For mainnet (default): docker compose up --build # For testnet: NETWORK_ENV=.env.sepolia docker compose up --build # To use a specific client (optional): CLIENT=reth docker compose up --build # For testnet with a specific client: NETWORK_ENV=.env.sepolia CLIENT=reth docker compose up --build
Base Node currently supports multiple Ethereum clients to give you flexibility and reliability.
- geth (default) ✅ – Official Go Ethereum client, widely used and stable.
- reth ⚡ – Rust-based client, fast and efficient.
- nethermind 🌐 – .NET Ethereum client, great for Windows environments.
- erigon 🚀 – High-performance, modular client for advanced use cases.
- besu 🛡️ – Enterprise-focused Java client with rich monitoring features.
Tip: You can switch clients easily using the
CLIENTenvironment variable:
CLIENT=reth docker compose up --build
## Requirements
### Minimum Requirements
- Modern Multicore CPU
- 32GB RAM (64GB Recommended)
- NVMe SSD drive
- Storage: (2 \* [current chain size](https://base.org/stats) + [snapshot size](https://basechaindata.vercel.app) + 20% buffer (to accommodate future growth)
- Docker and Docker Compose
### Production Hardware Specifications
The following are the hardware specifications we use in production:
#### Geth Full Node
- **Instance**: AWS i4i.12xlarge
- **Storage**: RAID 0 of all local NVMe drives (`/dev/nvme*`)
- **Filesystem**: ext4
#### Reth Archive Node
- **Instance**: AWS i7ie.6xlarge
- **Storage**: RAID 0 of all local NVMe drives (`/dev/nvme*`)
- **Filesystem**: ext4
[!NOTE]
To run the node using a supported client, you can use the following command:
`CLIENT=supported_client docker compose up --build`
Supported clients:
- geth
- reth (with Flashblocks support option, see [Reth Node README](./reth/README.md))
- nethermind
## Configuration
### Required Settings
- L1 Configuration:
- `OP_NODE_L1_ETH_RPC`: Your Ethereum L1 node RPC endpoint
- `OP_NODE_L1_BEACON`: Your L1 beacon node endpoint
- `OP_NODE_L1_BEACON_ARCHIVER`: Your L1 beacon archiver endpoint
- `OP_NODE_L1_RPC_KIND`: The type of RPC provider being used (default: "debug_geth"). Supported values:
- `alchemy`: Alchemy RPC provider
- `quicknode`: QuickNode RPC provider
- `infura`: Infura RPC provider
- `parity`: Parity RPC provider
- `nethermind`: Nethermind RPC provider
- `debug_geth`: Debug Geth RPC provider
- `erigon`: Erigon RPC provider
- `basic`: Basic RPC provider (standard receipt fetching only)
- `any`: Any available RPC method
- `standard`: Standard RPC methods including newer optimized methods
### Network Settings
- Mainnet:
- `RETH_CHAIN=base`
- `OP_NODE_NETWORK=base-mainnet`
- Sequencer: `https://mainnet-sequencer.base.org`
### Performance Settings
- Cache Settings:
- `GETH_CACHE="20480"` (20GB)
- `GETH_CACHE_DATABASE="20"` (4GB)
- `GETH_CACHE_GC="12"`
- `GETH_CACHE_SNAPSHOT="24"`
- `GETH_CACHE_TRIE="44"`
### Optional Features
- EthStats Monitoring (uncomment to enable)
- Trusted RPC Mode (uncomment to enable)
- Snap Sync (experimental)
For full configuration options, see the `.env.mainnet` file.
## Snapshots
Snapshots are available to help you sync your node more quickly. See [docs.base.org](https://docs.base.org/chain/run-a-base-node#snapshots) for links and more details on how to restore from a snapshot.
## Supported Networks
| Network | Status |
| ------- | ------ |
| Mainnet | ✅ |
| Testnet | ✅ |
## Troubleshooting
For support please join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/buildonbase) post in `🛠｜node-operators`. You can alternatively open a new GitHub issue.
## Disclaimer
THE NODE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. We make no guarantees about asset protection or security. Usage is subject to applicable laws and regulations.
For more information, visit [docs.base.org](https://docs.base.org/).