diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 1cbaad17d..d760b7a61 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@ Base is a secure, low-cost, developer-friendly Ethereum L2 built on Optimism's [
 
 ## Quick Start
 
-1. Ensure you have an Ethereum L1 full node RPC available
+1. Ensure you have an Ethereum L1 full node RPC available.
 2. Choose your network:
    - For mainnet: Use `.env.mainnet`
    - For testnet: Use `.env.sepolia`
@@ -23,22 +23,15 @@ Base is a secure, low-cost, developer-friendly Ethereum L2 built on Optimism's [
    OP_NODE_L1_BEACON_ARCHIVER=<your-preferred-l1-beacon-archiver>
    ```
 4. Start the node:
-
    ```bash
    # For mainnet (default):
    docker compose up --build
 
    # For testnet:
    NETWORK_ENV=.env.sepolia docker compose up --build
-
-   # To use a specific client (optional):
-   CLIENT=reth docker compose up --build
-
-   # For testnet with a specific client:
-   NETWORK_ENV=.env.sepolia CLIENT=reth docker compose up --build
    ```
 
-### Supported Clients
+## Supported Clients
 
 - `reth` (default)
 - `geth`
@@ -47,86 +40,12 @@ Base is a secure, low-cost, developer-friendly Ethereum L2 built on Optimism's [
 ## Requirements
 
 ### Minimum Requirements
-
 - Modern Multicore CPU
 - 32GB RAM (64GB Recommended)
 - NVMe SSD drive
-- Storage: (2 \* [current chain size](https://base.org/stats) + [snapshot size](https://basechaindata.vercel.app) + 20% buffer) (to accommodate future growth)
+- Storage: (2 * [current chain size](https://base.org/stats) + [snapshot size](https://basechaindata.vercel.app) + 20% buffer)
 - Docker and Docker Compose
 
-### Production Hardware Specifications
-
-The following are the hardware specifications we use in production:
-
-#### Reth Archive Node (recommended)
-
-- **Instance**: AWS i7i.12xlarge
-- **Storage**: RAID 0 of all local NVMe drives (`/dev/nvme*`)
-- **Filesystem**: ext4
-
-#### Geth Full Node
-
-- **Instance**: AWS i7i.12xlarge
-- **Storage**: RAID 0 of all local NVMe drives (`/dev/nvme*`)
-- **Filesystem**: ext4
-
-> [!NOTE]
-To run the node using a supported client, you can use the following command:
-`CLIENT=supported_client docker compose up --build`
- 
-Supported clients:
- - reth (runs vanilla node by default, Flashblocks mode enabled by providing RETH_FB_WEBSOCKET_URL, see [Reth Node README](./reth/README.md))
- - geth
- - nethermind
-
-## Configuration
-
-### Required Settings
-
-- L1 Configuration:
-  - `OP_NODE_L1_ETH_RPC`: Your Ethereum L1 node RPC endpoint
-  - `OP_NODE_L1_BEACON`: Your L1 beacon node endpoint
-  - `OP_NODE_L1_BEACON_ARCHIVER`: Your L1 beacon archiver endpoint
-  - `OP_NODE_L1_RPC_KIND`: The type of RPC provider being used (default: "debug_geth"). Supported values:
-    - `alchemy`: Alchemy RPC provider
-    - `quicknode`: QuickNode RPC provider
-    - `infura`: Infura RPC provider
-    - `parity`: Parity RPC provider
-    - `nethermind`: Nethermind RPC provider
-    - `debug_geth`: Debug Geth RPC provider
-    - `erigon`: Erigon RPC provider
-    - `basic`: Basic RPC provider (standard receipt fetching only)
-    - `any`: Any available RPC method
-    - `standard`: Standard RPC methods including newer optimized methods
-
-### Network Settings
-
-- Mainnet:
-  - `RETH_CHAIN=base`
-  - `OP_NODE_NETWORK=base-mainnet`
-  - Sequencer: `https://mainnet-sequencer.base.org`
-
-### Performance Settings
-
-- Cache Settings:
-  - `GETH_CACHE="20480"` (20GB)
-  - `GETH_CACHE_DATABASE="20"` (4GB)
-  - `GETH_CACHE_GC="12"`
-  - `GETH_CACHE_SNAPSHOT="24"`
-  - `GETH_CACHE_TRIE="44"`
-
-### Optional Features
-
-- EthStats Monitoring (uncomment to enable)
-- Trusted RPC Mode (uncomment to enable)
-- Snap Sync (experimental)
-
-For full configuration options, see the `.env.mainnet` file.
-
-## Snapshots
-
-Snapshots are available to help you sync your node more quickly. See [docs.base.org](https://docs.base.org/chain/run-a-base-node#snapshots) for links and more details on how to restore from a snapshot.
-
 ## Supported Networks
 
 | Network | Status |
@@ -135,11 +54,7 @@ Snapshots are available to help you sync your node more quickly. See [docs.base.
 | Testnet | ✅     |
 
 ## Troubleshooting
-
 For support please join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/buildonbase) post in `🛠｜node-operators`. You can alternatively open a new GitHub issue.
 
 ## Disclaimer
-
-THE NODE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. We make no guarantees about asset protection or security. Usage is subject to applicable laws and regulations.
-
-For more information, visit [docs.base.org](https://docs.base.org/).
+THE NODE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND. Usage is subject to applicable laws and regulations. For more information, visit [docs.base.org](https://docs.base.org/).