Webhash Documentation
  • About WebHash
    • What is Webhash Protocol?
    • Digital Decay & Illusion of Decentralization
    • 3 Layer Solution
  • The three layers
    • Hosting Layer
      • Replication Algorithm
      • Technical Specification & Node Setup
      • Incentives and Penalty Mechanism
      • On Chain Content Registry
    • Gateway Layer
      • Content Retrival
      • Integrated Caching
      • Technical Specification
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    • arb.qa – Arbitrum Gateway
    • bnb.qa – Binance Smart Chain Gateway
    • HashVault
  • Token Trails
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    • WebHash DAO
    • Governance Structure
    • Key Functions of the DAO
    • Content Moderation & Protection
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    • The Future of WebHash DAO
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Technical Specification & Node Setup

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Last updated 16 days ago

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.

Component
Minimum
Recommended

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.

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.

https://node-setup.webhash.com/