Arkeo for Validators
Validators play a critical role in securing and maintaining the Arkeo blockchain. This concise guide outlines the essential steps to become and manage a validator.
Prerequisites
A secure, dedicated server with reliable uptime.
Installed and synced arkeod full node.
An Arkeo account funded with the required minimum staking tokens.
Step-by-Step Setup
Install Arkeo Node
Follow official guidelines to install and sync a full Arkeo node:
git clone https://github.com/arkeonetwork/arkeo.git
cd arkeo
make install
Create or Import Validator Key
arkeod keys add --keyring-backend file
Fund Validator Account
Ensure your validator account is funded sufficiently for staking and fees.
Validator Creation
Create your validator on-chain:
arkeod tx staking create-validator \
--amount 1000000uarkeo \
--pubkey $(arkeod tendermint show-validator) \
--moniker "YourValidatorName" \
--chain-id arkeo-main-v2 \
--commission-rate "0.10" \
--commission-max-rate "0.20" \
--commission-max-change-rate "0.01" \
--min-self-delegation "1" \
--from <validator-key-name> \
--keyring-backend file \
--fees 200uarkeo \
-y
Adjust values as needed.
Validator Management Commands
Validator status:
arkeod query staking validator <validator-address>
Delegate more tokens:
arkeod tx staking delegate <validator-address> 500000uarkeo --from <validator-key-name> --fees 200uarkeo -y
Withdraw validator rewards:
arkeod tx distribution withdraw-rewards <validator-address> --from <validator-key-name> --fees 200uarkeo -y
Best Practices
Regularly monitor validator health and logs.
Maintain sufficient funds to cover transaction fees and maintain stake.
Keep your validator node updated and secured.
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