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.

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

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

Mandatory Parameters

Owner address (preferably a cold wallet)
Manager address (hot wallet)
Epoch Length (Payout frequency) in rounds [blocks]
Validator commission rate
Validator fee address (account which receives commission)
Minimum entry amount
Number of pools per node (participation keys) - Maximum of 3
Max number of nodes - Maximum of 8
- This means a maximum of 24 pools can be created.

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

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.md for more information.