GitBook: [#118] Update node RAM requirements

Author: drcpu-github

node-operators/requirements.md

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ The hardware requirements for running a full node are therefore incredibly low.
 
 This is a quick checklist on what to look for:
 
-* **At least 4GB of RAM** to ensure your node does not crash during heavy network activity.
+* **At least 2GB of RAM** to ensure your node does not crash during heavy network activity.
 * **A good amount of disk space** (somewhere in the 100s of GBs) is better for long term storage of the blockchain. The chain is expected not to grow more than 75GB per year.
 * **Any modern laptop or desktop** will run it flawlessly.
 * Virtual private servers (VPS) should work too. [Here is a tutorial to set up a Witnet node on the popular VPS service, Digital Ocean](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlo0D\_2F7qw). Take into account however that **some cloud providers may restrict the use of blockchain protocols**. Also, your node may get [poor connectivity with the rest of the network because of bucketing](https://medium.com/witnet/the-p2p-bucketing-system-in-witnet-d893dce4b8c5), especially if you are running the node from a popular IP range (for example, from cheap VPS services such as Contabo or Digital Ocean).