Quick Start For Validators

Set Up a Node

The first step is to run a node. Find a number of different resources in Running a Node if you don't already have one running.

Run the Reti Node Daemon

Validators need to run the Reti Node Daemon alongside their node.

Define Validator

Validators can define a number of parameters - some of which are immutable. More information on each parameter can be found in Validators.

Mandatory Parameters

• Thse parameters are set at creation and can never be changed once created.

  • Owner address (should be a secure wallet! Hardware wallet or multi-sig)

  • Epoch Length (Payout frequency) in rounds [blocks]

  • Validator commission rate

  • Minimum amount required for staker to be in pool.

  • Number of pools per node (participation keys) - Maximum of 3

    • 8 is maximum number of nodes allowed, so if 3 pools per node is specified, 24 pools is maximum.

• Manager address (hot wallet)

• Validator fee address (account which receives commission)

Optional Parameters

• Link an NFD to the Validator - this enables linking certain data to their Validator details page like a profile picture and bio.

• Reward token / reward rate

• Sunsetting information

• Token / NFD Gating:

  • Supported gating options include:

    • Tokens/NFTs by creator and min amount

    • Specific ASA ID(s) [up to 4]

    • Tokens/NFTs created by any address linked within a particular NFD.

    • Owning a segment of a particular NFD Root

Add First Staking Pool

• Once your validator has been added, you MUST add a staking pool. Click the '...' to the right of your listed validator, and select 'Add Staking Pool' to add your first pool. Without a pool, users can't stake. The node number you specify is the node number the pool will be hosted and which the node daemon will manage keys for.

• See Staking Pools for more information.