{"id":205,"date":"2024-02-16T15:12:23","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T15:12:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nownodes.io\/blog\/?p=205"},"modified":"2025-03-12T11:58:44","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T11:58:44","slug":"how-to-run-an-optimism-node","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nownodes.io\/blog\/how-to-run-an-optimism-node\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run an Optimism Node? Easy Way"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today we will explore the steps required to run an Optimism node, including Optimism node requirements, enabling you to interact with the OP network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, in this article, we are going to provide you with the easiest way of accessing an Optimism full node and Optimism explorer with a reliable blockchain-as-a-service provider NOWNodes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a blockchain developer, a crypto business owner, or an enthusiast, it’s time to explore the world of Optimism nodes. Learn how to get started and easily access an Optimism full node and block explorer through an Optimism API key with NOWNodes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Access an Optimism Node with NOWNodes<\/h2>\n\n\n

    Accessing an Optimism full node and Optimism explorer <\/a>with NOWNodes is a simple process that allows developers to interact with the OP network. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    By leveraging NOWNodes’ Optimism API key, developers can connect to the shared OP network node provided by NOWNodes. Moreover, crypto developers can use this API key to interact with other blockchains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The NOWNodes provides Optimism explorer which is a tool that allows you to explore and monitor activities happening on the Optimism mainnet network. With the NOWNodes Optimism explorer endpoint, you can track transactions, view account balances, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To access an Optimism RPC node you can follow these simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Create a profile on the NOWNodes website (https:\/\/nownodes.io\/<\/a>). <\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. After you should choose a tariff plan. There are different plans that fit any web3 needs.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. The next step is to choose the desired blockchains to access. If you are looking for the Optimism mainnet, just navigate downwards and click on the button located in front of the section labeled “Optimism” on the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. On the \u201cDASHBOARD<\/strong>\u201d page find the “ADD API KEY<\/strong>” button. Here, you can generate an Optimism API key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Finally, use the methods in \u201cDOCS<\/strong>\u201d and connect to the Optimism full node and interact with the Optimism mainnet network.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Now, you can use the Optimism API key to access the Optimism full node. You can make HTTP requests to the Optimism network with the provided RPC endpoint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Now, if you still want to run an Optimism node by yourself, let\u2019s dive into our step-by-step guide and learn Optimism node requirements and running process.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      Run an Optimism Node by Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n

      Running Optimism nodes by yourself is a challenging way of accessing an Optimism mainnet due to the technical expertise required, the ongoing maintenance and monitoring, the resource-intensive nature of the task, and the responsibility for security and reliability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      You can run an Optimism node by building the Optimism Monorepo and op-geth and op-node. We will guide you through this process, but before we will explore requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n

      Pre-requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n

      Before starting the process, ensure your hardware meets the minimum requirements. You will need a computer with at least 16GB of RAM and an SSD with at least 500GB of free space. Additionally, a stable internet connection is necessary. Make sure you\u2019ve met all the node requirements.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Now let\u2019s dive into the non-docker Optimism nodes running process.<\/p>\n\n\n

      Run an Optimism Node<\/h3>\n\n\n

      If you\u2019ve chosen a challenging way to run an Optimism full node by yourself, follow these steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. First of all, build the Optimism Monorepo. To do this, clone the Monorepo with the command:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        git clone https:\/\/github.com\/ethereum-optimism\/optimism.git<\/a> <\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Install the required modules with this command:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        cd optimism<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        yarn install<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Build the packages inside the Optimism Monorepo:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        make op-node<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

        yarn build<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. The next step is to clone op-geth. To do this, run the command: <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          git clone https:\/\/github.com\/ethereum-optimism\/op-geth.git<\/a> <\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          As you\u2019ve cloned the op-geth, build op-geth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          cd op-geth    <\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          make geth<\/code><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          1. Further, download the appropriate data directory snapshot for op-geth (OP Mainnet or OP Goerli).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            1. To set up and populate the data directory in op-geth, follow these steps:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n