Setup Guide

Complete guide to setting up your Zentalk validator node

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

A server meeting the minimum hardware requirements
At least 100,000 CHAIN tokens for staking
A valid SSL certificate
Basic knowledge of Linux system administration

Installation Steps

Download the Validator Software

curl -sSL https://install.zentalk.network | bash

Configure Your Node

Edit the configuration file:

sudo nano /etc/zentalk/validator.yaml

Configure the following settings:

node:
  name: "my-validator"
  region: "eu-west"

network:
  relay_port: 8080
  health_port: 8170
  dht_port: 4001

staking:
  operator_address: "0x..."
  min_stake: 100000

Start the Validator

sudo systemctl enable zentalk-validator
sudo systemctl start zentalk-validator

Verify Installation

Check the validator status:

zentalk-cli status

Firewall Configuration

Ensure the following ports are open:

Port	Protocol	Purpose
8080	TCP	Message relay
8170	TCP	Health checks
4001	TCP/UDP	Peer discovery

Next Steps

After setup, your validator will appear in the explorer once it syncs with the network. Monitor your validator's performance and ensure it maintains high uptime for optimal rewards.

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