Requirements
Anyone can become a sequencer by meeting the Infrastructure, Staking, and Governance requirements. The process includes:
- Hardware Requirements: Network configurations that meet the technical requirements, such as:
- CPU/RAM: c5.2xlarge or equivalent
- Storage: 500Gi ebs gp3 with 200 MB/s throughput
- Staking: Ability to lock a minimum of 20,000 METIS tokens on Ethereum Mainnet (chainid:1). The maximum lock-up is 100,000 METIS.
- Governance: Complying with governance rules and participating in community voting.
Hardware Requirements
| Component | Minimum Specifications |
|---|---|
| CPU | 8 vCPU |
| RAM | 16 GiB |
| Storage | 500 GiB |
Network Configuration
Please ensure these ports are exposed for P2P connection. Refer to metis-node for the details.
Steps to Apply
Submit an Application
- Visit the Metis Governance Forum and submit a proposal to become a Sequencer.
- Provide details about your experience with blockchain nodes, your infrastructure, and why you want to participate in the Sequencer Pool. Template
Review by Governance
- Your proposal will be reviewed by the Metis governance team or community. This ensures that participants align with the network’s decentralization goals and technical standards.
Team Contact
- If approved, a team member from Metis will contact you regarding your application status and next steps.