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# Tempo Node

Running a Tempo node allows you to interact with the network directly, providing your own RPC access or contributing to network infrastructure. Nodes provide JSON-RPC API access for applications, explorers, and wallets but do not participate in consensus.

## Supported Platforms

Prebuilt binaries are available for:

* **Linux** (x86\_64 and ARM64) - requires glibc ≥ 2.38
* **macOS** (ARM64)

## Getting Started

<Cards>
  <Card description="Hardware and software requirements for running a node" to="/docs/guide/node/system-requirements" icon="lucide:hard-drive" title="System Requirements" />

  <Card description="Download and install the Tempo node software" to="/docs/guide/node/installation" icon="lucide:download" title="Installation" />

  <Card description="Configure and run a full RPC node" to="/docs/guide/node/rpc" icon="lucide:play" title="Running an RPC Node" />

  <Card description="Upcoming and past network upgrades and important releases" to="/docs/guide/node/network-upgrades" icon="lucide:arrow-up-circle" title="Network Upgrades and Releases" />
</Cards>

:::info
Validator onboarding requires coordination with the Tempo team. Reach out to us if you are interested.
:::