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Become a Validator

Become a Validator​

Testnet validators are core members and organizations wanting to run and maintain their LUKSO Testnet node in a stable environment over a long period to ensure healthy uptimes, stability, and quick response times from clients as demand from developers rises.

If you want to become a whitelisted validator on our testnet, prepare your validator keys, set up your node environment, and contact [email protected].

Testnet Launchpad

After you became whitelisted, visit the official Testnet Deposit Launchpad and cautiously generate the specified number of keys you are allowed. Then continue depositing your LYXt to them.

Validators

As a validator, you need to import your validator deposit key (keystore-xxx-[timestamp].json files that you have generated using the LUKSO Wagyu or LUKSO CLI Keygen tools. Ensure you safely copy them to your node before starting the validator node.

Starting a Validator​

As while running a regular node, you have multiple options to start your validator:

  • LUKSO CLI Validator
  • Docker Compose Setup
  • Configure a LUKSO Compatible Client

Please refer to the regular Node Guide that explains the differences between those setups and how to get the correct network configurations.

LUKSO CLI Validator Node​

Set up your regular node using the LUKSO CLI as described in the Node Guide.

The instructions are the same as for mainnet nodes. Please refer to the Mainnet Validator Setup Guide. You will simply have to add the --testnet flag to each command.

Importing Validator Keys​

lukso validator import --validator-keys "./path/to/your/keys/folder" --testnet

lukso validator list --testnet

Starting the Validator​

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If you are starting your node in a fresh working directory or after being offline for a while, make sure to add the checkpoint synchronization flag to significantly speed up the synchronization during the startup.

lukso start --testnet --validator --transaction-fee-recipient "0x1234..."

Checking Validator Logs​

lukso logs validator --testnet

Using Docker​

Our official Docker container provides a base template for images to run the LUKSO validator nodes. Make sure you have Docker and Docker Compose installed on your system.

The instructions are the same as for mainnet node, please refer to mainnet validator guide. You will simply have to download the testnet genesis files instead of the mainnet ones.

Custom Validator Node​

If you are a pro user or want to set up the testnet node in a cloud environment, you can follow the instructions in the following repositories to manually configure the Ethereum clients:

Need Help?​

Check the Network FAQ section.

Ask your question in the validators channel on the official LUKSO Discord server.

Further Reads​

You can check out the following links for extended help or advice for setting up your node beyond the LUKSO CLI.