Setting up a Node
To participate as a validator, you must first set up a Casper node and join the network. Node setup instructions apply whether you're running a validator, an RPC node, or an archival node.
Title | Description |
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Recommended Hardware Specifications | System requirements for the Casper Mainnet and Testnet |
Basic Node Configuration | Processes and files involved in setting up a Casper node |
Node Endpoints | Ports for communicating with other nodes and dApps |
Installing a Node | Step-by-step instructions to install a Casper node |
Setting the Open Files Limit | Required setting for the Casper node to run correctly |
Joining a Running Network | Steps to join an existing Casper network |
Setting up a Non-Root User | Logging into the node remotely using a key |
Node Events | Information on a node's events stream |
Sidecar Setup | An application allowing subscribers to monitor a node's event stream, query stored events, and query a node’s JSON-RPC API |