System Requirements

Ensure your system meets the requirements for optimal zer0 Browser performance.

🖥️ Minimum Requirements

To run zer0 Browser, your system must meet these baseline specifications:

Component
Requirement

Operating System

Windows 10 (64-bit), macOS 10.13+, or Linux 64-bit

Processor

Intel Core i3 / AMD Ryzen 3 or equivalent

Memory (RAM)

4 GB

Storage

500 MB available space

Internet

Broadband connection

Display

1280x720 resolution

Note: These are minimum specs. For the best experience with AI agents, see Recommended Requirements below.

⚡ Recommended Requirements

For smooth performance with AI agents and multiple tabs:

Component
Requirement

Operating System

Windows 11 (64-bit), macOS 12+, or Ubuntu 22.04+

Processor

Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 5 or better (4+ cores)

Memory (RAM)

8 GB or more

Storage

2 GB available space (for agents and cache)

Internet

Stable broadband (5+ Mbps)

Display

1920x1080 resolution or higher

GPU

Dedicated GPU recommended for AI agents

🪟 Windows Requirements

Supported Versions

Version
Status
Notes

Windows 11

✅ Fully Supported

Recommended

Windows 10 (64-bit)

✅ Fully Supported

Version 1809 or later

Windows 8.1

⚠️ Limited Support

May work but not tested

Windows 7

❌ Not Supported

EOL, security risks

Windows-Specific Requirements

Additional Dependencies:

  • .NET Framework 4.7.2 or later (usually pre-installed)

  • Visual C++ Redistributable 2015-2022 (auto-installed with zer0)

Hardware Considerations:

  • TPM 2.0 recommended for wallet encryption

  • Secure Boot compatible

  • Windows Defender exclusion recommended for Tor components

🍎 macOS Requirements

Supported Versions

Version
Status
Notes

macOS 14 (Sonoma)

✅ Fully Supported

Latest features

macOS 13 (Ventura)

✅ Fully Supported

Recommended

macOS 12 (Monterey)

✅ Fully Supported

Full support

macOS 11 (Big Sur)

✅ Supported

Tested

macOS 10.15 (Catalina)

✅ Supported

Tested

macOS 10.13-10.14

⚠️ Limited Support

May work

macOS 10.12 or older

❌ Not Supported

Too old

macOS-Specific Requirements

Processor Architecture:

  • ✅ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) - Native support, best performance

  • ✅ Intel x86_64 - Full support via Rosetta 2 or native

Additional:

  • Xcode Command Line Tools may be required (auto-prompted)

  • Gatekeeper must allow zer0 (see Installation Guide)

🐧 Linux Requirements

Supported Distributions

Distribution
Status
Notes

Ubuntu 22.04+

✅ Fully Supported

Recommended

Debian 11+

✅ Fully Supported

Stable

Fedora 36+

✅ Supported

Tested

Arch Linux

✅ Supported

Community tested

Linux Mint 21+

✅ Supported

Ubuntu-based

Pop!_OS 22.04+

✅ Supported

Ubuntu-based

openSUSE Leap 15+

⚠️ Limited Support

May work

CentOS/RHEL 8+

⚠️ Limited Support

May work

Linux-Specific Requirements

Dependencies (usually auto-installed):

# Debian/Ubuntu
libappindicator3-1
libnotify4
libnss3
libxss1
libxtst6
xdg-utils

# Fedora
libappindicator-gtk3
libnotify
nss
libXScrnSaver
libXtst

Display Server:

  • ✅ X11 - Fully supported

  • ✅ Wayland - Fully supported

Desktop Environments:

  • ✅ GNOME, KDE Plasma, XFCE, Cinnamon, MATE, etc.

🤖 AI Agent Requirements

AI agents have additional requirements for optimal performance:

For Basic Agents (Research, Writing)

Component
Requirement

RAM

6 GB minimum, 8 GB recommended

CPU

4+ cores recommended

Storage

1 GB for agent models

GPU

Optional (CPU execution supported)

For Advanced Agents (DeFi, Data Analysis)

Component
Requirement

RAM

8 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended

CPU

6+ cores recommended

Storage

2 GB for agent models

GPU

Dedicated GPU strongly recommended

Supported GPUs for Acceleration

NVIDIA:

  • GTX 1060 or better

  • CUDA 11.0+ support

  • 4 GB VRAM minimum

AMD:

  • RX 580 or better

  • ROCm 4.0+ support

  • 4 GB VRAM minimum

Apple Silicon:

  • M1/M2/M3 (Metal acceleration)

  • 8 GB unified memory minimum

GPU acceleration is optional. AI agents work on CPU-only systems, just slower (2-3x slower for complex tasks).

🌐 Network Requirements

Bandwidth

Activity
Minimum
Recommended

Basic Browsing

1 Mbps

5 Mbps

With AI Agents

3 Mbps

10 Mbps

Running Mixnode

5 Mbps

25 Mbps+

Ports & Protocols

Required:

  • HTTPS (443) - Web browsing

  • Tor (9001, 9030) - Tor network connection

Optional (for mixnodes):

  • Custom port - Configurable for mixnode operation

Firewall Considerations

Ensure your firewall allows:

  • ✅ Outbound connections on ports 443, 9001, 9030

  • ✅ Inbound connections for mixnode (if running one)

  • ✅ zer0 Browser application access

💾 Storage Requirements

Disk Space Breakdown

Component
Size
Purpose

Browser Installation

150 MB

Core application

Tor Bundle

50 MB

Tor network components

AI Agent Models

500 MB - 2 GB

On-device LLMs

Wallet Data

10-50 MB

Blockchain sync

Cache (optional)

100-500 MB

Temporary browsing data

Total Recommended

2 GB

Safe buffer

Storage Type

Recommended:

  • ✅ SSD - Much faster agent loading and browsing

  • ⚠️ HDD - Works but slower, 5400+ RPM recommended

🔒 Security Requirements

Hardware Security Features

Recommended but optional:

  • TPM 2.0 - Enhanced wallet encryption

  • Secure Enclave (macOS) - Keychain integration

  • Hardware Security Module - For enterprise deployments

Software Security

Required:

  • ✅ Up-to-date operating system

  • ✅ Latest security patches installed

Recommended:

  • ✅ Antivirus with zer0 whitelisted

  • ✅ Firewall properly configured

⚙️ Performance Benchmarks

Real-world performance on different systems:

Budget System

CPU: Intel i3-10100 / Ryzen 3 3200G
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: HDD

Performance:
- Browser launch: 5-8 seconds
- Tab loading: 2-4 seconds
- Basic agents: 45-60 seconds
- Earning: ✅ Full speed

Mid-Range System

CPU: Intel i5-12400 / Ryzen 5 5600X
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: SSD

Performance:
- Browser launch: 2-3 seconds
- Tab loading: 1-2 seconds
- Basic agents: 15-25 seconds
- Advanced agents: 35-50 seconds
- Earning: ✅ Full speed

High-End System

CPU: Intel i7-13700K / Ryzen 7 7700X
RAM: 16 GB
GPU: RTX 3060 / RX 6600 XT
Storage: NVMe SSD

Performance:
- Browser launch: 1-2 seconds
- Tab loading: <1 second
- Basic agents: 5-10 seconds
- Advanced agents: 10-20 seconds
- Earning: ✅ Full speed
- Mixnode capable: ✅ Yes

🧪 Compatibility Checker

Quick Test Commands

Check your system specifications:

# System info
systeminfo | findstr /B /C:"OS Name" /C:"OS Version" /C:"System Type"

# CPU info
wmic cpu get name

# RAM info
wmic memorychip get capacity

# Disk space
wmic logicaldisk get size,freespace,caption

❓ FAQ

Can I run zer0 on a Chromebook?

Not officially supported at this time. Chromebooks with Linux (Crostini) enabled may work, but this is untested. We're exploring Chrome OS support for future releases.

Will zer0 work on ARM processors?

Yes!

  • ✅ Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) - Native support

  • ✅ ARM64 Linux - AppImage available

  • ❌ Windows on ARM - Not yet supported

Can I run zer0 on a virtual machine?

Yes, but with caveats:

  • Tor may have connectivity issues in some VM configurations

  • Performance will be slower

  • GPU acceleration unlikely to work

  • Not recommended for mixnode operation

My system doesn't meet requirements. Will it work?

Possibly, but with limitations:

  • Below 4 GB RAM: May crash with AI agents

  • Single-core CPU: Very slow agent execution

  • HDD storage: Slower overall experience

  • No GPU: CPU-only agent execution (slower)

Try it anyway! The browser itself has low requirements.

📊 Performance Tips

Optimize zer0 on lower-spec systems:

  1. Disable GPU Acceleration (if causing issues)

    • Settings → Advanced → Disable hardware acceleration

  2. Limit Concurrent Tabs

    • Close unused tabs

    • Each tab uses ~50-100 MB RAM

  3. Reduce Agent Usage

    • Use lightweight agents only

    • Avoid concurrent agent execution

  4. Clear Cache Periodically

    • Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data

  5. Upgrade RAM (best investment)

    • 4 GB → 8 GB makes huge difference

    • Agents will run much faster

🔄 Upgrade Path

Thinking of upgrading? Priority order:

  1. RAM (4 GB → 8 GB) - Biggest impact for zer0

  2. SSD - Faster browser/agent loading

  3. CPU - Better agent performance

  4. GPU - Optional, helps advanced agents

System meets requirements? Great! Head to the Installation Guide to get started! 🚀

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