Deployment Comparison

Set up a Node

Arcology Network utilizes an event-driven, microservice-based design to fully leverage available computational resources, offering an optimal balance between performance and cost efficiency. A key benefit of this design is the flexibility it provides when deploying a node.

Arcology offers multiple deployment options. Since they are functionally identical, the choice depends entirely on your specific needs and performance goals. The key takeaway is that more resources always mean better performance. Below is a list of possible deployment options:

Option	Complexity	Throughput	Description
Docker Image	Low	5% ~ 10% slower than the standalone	Everything in an all-in-one docker image
Standalone	Medium	High	Deploy on a physical machine
Server Cluster	High	Highest	Deploy on a server cluster to distribute the workload.

Of the available options, the Docker Image option is always recommended for beginners.

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Selection

For developers, an Arcology Docker image is the best choice. For more advanced users who want to delve deeper into Arcology, the Standalone option is recommended. The cluster option is primarily reserved for benchmarking and mainnet node operators.