Register a Validator in the Chain
This guide will walk you through the process of registering your validator node in the Hippius blockchain.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, ensure you have:
- A fully configured validator node
- Required tokens for registration
Steps to Register Your Validator
Step 1: Register Your Node in the Blockchain
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Navigate to Polkadot.js Apps for Hippius
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Fill the form as shown in the image below with your Hippius node ID and IPFS node ID:
Step 2: Generate Session Keys
- Get the session key for your validator node by running this command on your validator:
curl -H "Content-Type: application/json" -d '{"id":1, "jsonrpc":"2.0", "method": "author_rotateKeys", "params":[]}' http://localhost:9944
- Save and keep the session key safe for the next step.
Step 3: Register for Staking
Now that your validator is registered to submit weight on the Bittensor network and the session key is ready, you need to register in the staking page:
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Click the "+ Validator" button:
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Bond a value (for example, 2 hALPHA - you can add more later):
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Click "Next"
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On the SetupValidator 2/2 page, enter the session key you obtained from your server:
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Click on the "Bond & Validate" button.
Step 4: Verify Registration
You should now be able to see your validator in the staking page as "waiting for the next session."
Next Steps
After your validator is registered:
- Monitor its status regularly
- Ensure your node remains online and properly synced
- Consider setting up monitoring alerts for your validator