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How to run GPU.net Validator Nodes | Powered by NodeOps
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You can deploy these validator nodes with NodeOps by following the below instructions; Step 1 - Creating SS58 Address - Link for visual representation
1. Add Polkadot{.js} Extension to Chrome Browser:
- Visit Polkadot.js Extension
- Click "Download for Chrome" > Add to Chrome > Add Extension
- Go to Extensions > Pin the extension.
2. Create an Account:
- Open the extension.
- Click on the "+" button in the top right corner and select "Create New Account."
- Copy the generated 12-word MNEMONIC SEED and store it safely.
- Provide a name and password for your account.
- Click "Add the account with the generated seed."
Step 2 - Adding the Validator Node - Link for visual representation
To become a validator on GAN Chain, you need two wallets:
- H160 Wallet (holds the NFT bought in the Node Sale).
- SS58 Wallet (created in Step 1).
Login to the dashboard at GPU.net Dashboard with your H160 wallet.
- After connecting your wallet, choose to be a Validator and fill in the SS58 address in the pop-up.
Step 3 - Adding the SS58 account to explorer - Link for visual representation
Initial Connection with explorer:
1. Visit GANScan Block Explorer
2. A pop-up will ask for account connection—select all checkboxes and click Connect Accounts.
3. You can now see your Polkadot{.js} extension accounts under Accounts > Accounts.
4. Update metadata if you receive a prompt:
- Go to Settings > Metadata
- Click Update Metadata and confirm with "Yes, do this metadata update." Step 4 - Deploy Nodes on NodeOps Dashboard
Visit NodeOps Console.
Select:
- Node Type
- Number of Nodes
- Duration to run the nodes.
- Proceed to payment.
Step 5 - Accessing NodeFolio
- Navigate to NodeFolio.
- Click on the node, and you will see the "Show Session Key” option on the right-hand side.
Step 6 - Adding Validator in GPU.net Dashboard
1. Copy the session key and click Add Validator Here to be redirected to the GPU.net Dashboard.
Step 7 - Add Validator in Explorer - Link for Visual Representation
1. Select the option to add a validator (Validator with the "+" symbol).
2. In the pop-up:
- Select your account (SS58 created earlier).
- Enter a staking amount (minimum: 100 GPoints).
3. In the "keys from rotateKeys" section, paste the session key from Step 5.
4. Click Bond & Validate and then Sign & Submit. Step 8 - Check NodeFolio on NodeOps Dashboard
Note: After this process, your validator will be visible in the pending validators section. Rewards will start accruing after the next era (1 Era = 24 hours).
For further assistance or if you encounter any issues, please refer to our support resources or contact our help desk on Discord Server.
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