Become a Validator
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225K NOM to use for the minimum required self-delegation. Consider a buffer in case of unforeseen slashing.
STEP 1: Create or add keys for the validator. Be sure to secure the mnemonic from the output.
You may also recover keys from a mnemonic:
Be sure the validator account is funded with the minimum self-delegation of 225K NOM.
STEP 2: Verify balances with the following:
STEP 3: Register your validator node:
STEP 4: Check if your validator is operational:
You have succeeded if the status is BOND_STATUS_BONDED
Welcome to the Onomy Validator Guild!
When validators are moved ensure that you copy the priv_validator_key.json
file into the new node config folder. The mnemonic is not enough. You must copy over priv_validator_key.json
The steps are as follows:
sync node B as a completely new and fresh node
stop node B once complete
stop original node A
delete priv_validator_keys.json
on node A (make sure to backup this file or copy its contents into a new local file before deleting)
restart node A
check with onomyd status
that the voting power of node A is 0
import priv_validator_keys.json
on node B
start node B
confirm voting power is now on node B with onomyd status