# System requirements for ABC

1. **Hedera Hashgraph:**

Hedera is a public distributed ledger technology (DLT) platform that uses a directed acyclic graph (DAG) called Hashgraph. It aims to provide a fast, secure, and fair platform for decentralized applications (dApps). Since Hedera is a public platform, the system requirements for developers are relatively minimal compared to running a node in a private or consortium blockchain network.

For developers intending to build applications on the Hedera platform, the primary requirements are:

* A computer with an internet connection.
* A compatible programming language and environment, such as Java, JavaScript, or Solidity (for smart contracts).
* Access to the Hedera network via an SDK or API, which usually requires an internet connection and appropriate authentication credentials.
* Sufficient computational resources:
  *  RAM: 8 GB Minimum/ 16GB Recommended 
  * Storage: 100 GB SSD
  * CPU: i5 or i7
  * Operating System: Windows 11 or Ubuntu 22.04 or 24.04 --lts

Running a Hedera node is typically not necessary for application development, as developers can interact with the network through APIs provided by Hedera.