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Elixir Testnet v3 Validator Setup

Overview

This guide will walk you through the steps to set up a validator for the Elixir Testnet v3. The provided Bash script will automate the process of checking for Docker, installing it if necessary, and configuring the environment variables needed to run your validator.

Hardware Requirements

To run a validator node on the Elixir Testnet v3, it's recommended that you have the following:

  • Memory: 8GB of RAM
  • Internet Connection: Reliable 100Mbit
  • Storage: 100GB of available disk space
  • Availability: 24/7 uptime

Prerequisites

Before running the validator, ensure that Docker is installed on your system. If Docker is not installed, the script will automatically install it for you.

Validator Private Key Generation

To run your validator, you will need a private key. It's recommended to use a dedicated wallet for this purpose.

Steps to Generate a Private Key in MetaMask:

  1. Open MetaMask.
  2. Click on the "My Accounts" icon in the top right.
  3. Select "+ Create Account."
  4. To export the private key, go to "Account Details" from the ellipsis menu and click "Export private key."

Note: This wallet should be exclusively used for running the validator.

Running the Validator Setup Script

  1. Clone the Repository:

    git clone https://github.com/0xHawre/-Elixir-Testnet-Validator.git
cd -Elixir-Testnet-Validator

  2. Run the Setup Script:

    Execute the script to check for Docker, install it if necessary, and configure the validator:

    bash bash.sh

    The script will prompt you for the following information:

    • STRATEGY_EXECUTOR_IP_ADDRESS: The public IP address of the host machine running the validator.
    • STRATEGY_EXECUTOR_DISPLAY_NAME: The public-facing name for you or your organization.
    • STRATEGY_EXECUTOR_BENEFICIARY: The wallet address to receive your Elixir Network validator rewards.
    • SIGNER_PRIVATE_KEY: The private key generated for the validator.

    These details will be saved in a file named validator.env.

Upgrading your validator

As the Elixir team continues to improve the validator during the lead up to Mainnet launch, you may need to pull the latest version of the validator. To do so, open a command line in the directory with your Dockerfile and execute the following commands:

docker kill elixir
docker rm elixir
docker pull elixirprotocol/validator:v3
docker run -it \
  --env-file  validator.env \
  --name elixir \
  elixirprotocol/validator:v3

Mint MOCK Elixir Tokens on Sepolia

  1. Navigate to the Elixir Network Testnet v3 Dashboard.
  2. Connect your wallet (ensure it's connected to the Ethereum Sepolia network).
  3. Mint MOCK tokens by clicking "MINT 1,000 MOCK".

Stake Your MOCK Tokens

  1. Approve the MOCK tokens for staking.
  2. Stake the tokens by entering the desired amount and confirming the transaction.

Final Enrollment

  1. Click "CUSTOM VALIDATOR" above the active validator list.
  2. Enter your validator's public wallet address and click "DELEGATE".
  3. Confirm the transaction to complete the enrollment.