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This document provides guidance on how configure and promote a cheqd node to validator status. Having a validator node is necessary to participate in staking rewards, block creation, and governance.
You must already have a running cheqd-node
instance installed using one of the supported methods.
Please also ensure the node is fully caught up with the latest ledger updates.
Interactive installer (recommended method)
Follow the guidance on using cheqd CLI to manage keys to create a new account key.
When you create a new key, a new account address and mnemonic backup phrase will be printed. Keep the mnemonic phrase safe as this is the only way to restore access to the account if they keyring cannot be recovered.
P.S. in case of using Ledger Nano device it would be helpful to use this instructions
Get your validator account address
The validator account address is generated in Step 1 above when a new key is added. To show the validator account address, follow the cheqd CLI guide on managing accounts.
(The assumption above is that there is only one account / key that has been added on the node. In case you have multiple addresses, please jot down the preferred account address.)
Ensure your account has a positive balance
Follow the guidance on using cheqd CLI to manage accounts to check that your account is correctly showing the CHEQ testnet tokens provided to you.
Get your node's validator public key
The node validator public key is required as a parameter for the next step. More details on validator public key is mentioned in the cheqd CLI guide on managing nodes.