From 8f03fa2a670a8018f05ec7e566036b17670c704c Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001
From: LENNOXT <josuefishman6367@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 20:29:07 +0100
Subject: [PATCH] Add requirements section to README

Documents basic environment requirements for running the node.
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 README.md | 7 +++++++
 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+)

diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1cbaad17..0654b568 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -136,6 +136,13 @@ Snapshots are available to help you sync your node more quickly. See [docs.base.
 
 ## Troubleshooting
 
+## Requirements
+
+- Linux or macOS
+- Docker installed
+- Basic understanding of Ethereum nodes
+
+
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