# Introduction

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**The Plugin Data Feed module has been improvised to make it easier for the Node operators and the end consumers to provide and consume data feed from Plugin.** 
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### **Hardware Specification for Participating as Data Feed Provider:**

Below mentioned is the infrastructure specification for the node to participate as validator node for data feed provider platform.

**1) RAM Memory:** **Minimum 8GB**

**2) Disk Space: Minimum 250GB**

**3) Uptime: 24/7**

**4) Cloud space/VPS: AWS(Amazon Web Services) - Recommended.**

**IMPORTANT NOTE:** Member should possess strong technical knowledge in **"Linux"** to setup, operate and maintain the node without any down time.