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Version: 2.0.0

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.

TitleDescription
Recommended Hardware SpecificationsSystem requirements for the Casper Mainnet and Testnet
Basic Node ConfigurationProcesses and files involved in setting up a Casper node
Node EndpointsPorts for communicating with other nodes and dApps
Installing a NodeStep-by-step instructions to install a Casper node
Setting the Open Files LimitRequired setting for the Casper node to run correctly
Joining a Running NetworkSteps to join an existing Casper network
Setting up a Non-Root UserLogging into the node remotely using a key
Node EventsInformation on a node's events stream
Sidecar SetupAn application allowing subscribers to monitor a node's event stream, query stored events, and query a node’s JSON-RPC API