[makomk]

I hear you basically need a fast SSD to get enough IOPS to sync Ethereum these days, especially in full archival mode.

[unixhero]

I have a very fast server. 500mb/sec write sustained

What's the benefit of running an Etherum node with complete history?

[ShabbosGoy]

This is exactly how sidechaining works. I was heavily downvoted in another thread for suggesting that sidechains can mitigate network “sluggishness” for more complex Dapps.