Hey everyone,
I’m running a blockchain full node (Geth for Ethereum) on a DigitalOcean Droplet (Ubuntu 22.04, 8GB RAM, 160GB SSD). Everything works fine initially, but once the node finishes syncing, it either crashes or becomes unresponsive within a few hours.
Here’s what I’ve done so far:
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Checked system logs (
journalctlandsyslog) – no clear crash messages -
Monitored RAM and CPU usage – RAM usage spikes just before it dies
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Tried using swap space (added 2GB) – still crashes, just slower
I’m wondering:
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Is there something specific I should configure at the OS or Geth level for stability?
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Could this be an I/O bottleneck with the Droplet’s SSD?
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Would upgrading to a CPU-optimized Droplet or enabling additional caching help?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or similar experiences!
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