Technical Specification & Node Setup
The WebHash Hosting Node is designed for ultra-low barrier to entry, enabling anyone to participate in decentralized website hosting, including home users, developers, and enthusiasts with minimal hardware. ✅ Runs on low-cost hardware (Raspberry Pi, Linux servers, home PCs). ✅ Simple one-command installation (No technical expertise required). ✅ Fully automated setup & updates (No manual intervention).
WebHash nodes store, serve, and verify website content on IPFS, ensuring permanent, censorship-resistant hosting with no reliance on centralized pinning services.
1. Node Requirements
A. Minimum Hardware Requirements
The WebHash Node Software is lightweight, allowing low-power devices like Raspberry Pi 5 to participate.
CPU
Quad-Core ARM64 / x86_64
8-Core ARM64 / x86_64
RAM
4 GB
8 GB+
Storage
100 GB SSD
200 GB SSD+
Internet Speed
50 Mb
100 Mbps+
OS
Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Raspbian)
Latest LTS version
✅ Any device meeting these specs can run a WebHash node, including low-cost Raspberry Pi setups.
2. Super Simple Installation (One-Command Setup)
Setting up a Webhash node is easy — just follow the steps outlined in our official setup guide.
https://node-setup.webhash.com/
3. Node Functions & Responsibilities
A. Storing Website Data
Each node: ✔ Pins website data using IPFS. ✔ Participates in Selective Replication to store only relevant content. ✔ Stores content based on available disk space.
B. Serving Website Data
✔ Provides fast, decentralized access to stored content. ✔ Uses IPFS Distributed Hash Table (DHT) for peer discovery. ✔ Automatically caches frequently accessed data for better performance.
C. Automated Proof of Storage
Coming soon in mainnet.
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