# GaiaNet setup Node

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**Published on:** 2024-09-16
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Prerequisites Before starting, make sure you meet the following requirements: Server Requirements: Linux-based operating system (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS recommended) 4+ CPUs 8+ GB of RAM 200 GB SSD storage Reliable internet connection (1 Gbps recommended) Software Requirements: Latest version of Go (1.18 or higher) Git GaiaNet source code Wallet: You’ll need a GaiaNet wallet to become a validator. Create one via the GaiaNet wallet interface or CLI. Step 1: Server Setup Update and Install Dependencies Before you begin setting up the node, make sure to update your system packages: sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y Install necessary dependencies: sudo apt install -y build-essential git curl jq Step 2: Install Go GaiaNet requires Go for compiling its binaries. Install it by running: curl -OL https://golang.org/dl/go1.19.5.linux-amd64.tar.gz sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf go1.19.5.linux-amd64.tar.gz Add Go to your environment variables: echo "export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin" >> ~/.profile source ~/.profile Verify the installation: go version Step 3: Clone GaiaNet Source Code Clone the GaiaNet repository from GitHub: git clone https://github.com/GaiaNetProject/gaianet.git cd gaianet Checkout the latest stable version: Step 4: Build GaiaNet Binary Now, you need to build the GaiaNet binary: make install Ensure the binary is correctly installed by checking the version: Step 5: Configure the Node Initialize the node by running: gaianetd init <your-node-name> --chain-id=gaia-mainnet This will create the basic configuration and genesis files for your node. Step 6: Download Genesis File and Seeds Fetch the genesis file from the GaiaNet official repository: curl -O https://raw.githubusercontent.com/GaiaNetProject/mainnet/master/genesis.json mv genesis.json ~/.gaianetd/config/genesis.json Set persistent peers and seeds in the config.toml file: nano ~/.gaianetd/config/config.toml Look for the seeds and persistent_peers fields and add official peers: seeds = "node1@seed.gaiainet.org:26656,node2@seed.gaiainet.org:26656" Step 7: Start GaiaNet Node Now that your node is configured, start the GaiaNet service: gaianetd start Your node will begin syncing with the GaiaNet blockchain. Depending on your server and internet speed, the syncing process may take some time. Step 8: Create a Validator Once the node is synced, you’re ready to create a validator. First, ensure your wallet has enough funds to meet the staking requirements. Delegate tokens to create your validator using the following command: gaianetd tx staking create-validator \ --amount 1000000ugaia \ --pubkey $(gaianetd tendermint show-validator) \ --moniker <your-validator-name> \ --chain-id gaia-mainnet \ --commission-rate "0.10" \ --commission-max-rate "0.20" \ --commission-max-change-rate "0.01" \ --min-self-delegation "1" \ --gas auto \ --from <your-wallet-name> This command will create your validator node on the GaiaNet network. Step 9: Monitor Your Node You can monitor your node’s status using the following command: gaianetd status To view logs: journalctl -u gaianetd -f Conclusion Congratulations! You’ve successfully set up a validator node on the GaiaNet blockchain. By participating as a validator, you contribute to the security and efficiency of the network. Keep your node online, monitor its performance regularly, and ensure you follow GaiaNet updates for any critical changes.

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