# Validator Node for BounceBit Installation **Published by:** [Glitch Enjoyers](https://paragraph.com/@glitch-enjoyers/) **Published on:** 2024-11-27 **URL:** https://paragraph.com/@glitch-enjoyers/validator-node-for-bouncebit-installation ## Content Prerequisites Before starting, make sure you have the following: A Linux server (Ubuntu 20.04/22.04) with at least: 4 CPUs 8 GB RAM 200 GB SSD storage A static public IP address Basic command-line knowledge. Docker and Docker Compose installed on your server. BounceBit Wallet to receive rewards. A stable internet connection for uninterrupted uptime. Step 1: Install Required Tools Start by updating your server and installing necessary tools: # Update packages and install dependencies sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y sudo apt install curl wget git build-essential -y # Install Docker curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh sudo sh get-docker.sh sudo usermod -aG docker $USER # Install Docker Compose sudo apt install docker-compose -y Log out and log back in to apply Docker permissions. Step 2: Clone the BounceBit Repository Next, download the BounceBit node repository: # Clone the BounceBit repository git clone https://github.com/bouncebit/bouncebit-node.git cd bouncebit-node Step 3: Configure the Node Edit the configuration file to set up your node. Replace with your actual BounceBit wallet address: nano config/config.toml Update the following fields: [validator] address = "<YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS>" # Replace with your BounceBit wallet address Save the file (CTRL + O, then CTRL + X). Step 4: Run the Node To start the node, use the provided Docker Compose configuration: # Start the BounceBit node docker-compose up -d This will download and run the necessary Docker containers. Check the logs to verify that the node is running: docker-compose logs -f Step 5: Sync the Blockchain The node will need to sync the BounceBit blockchain. This process can take a few hours depending on your server's performance and network speed. Monitor the logs to track the progress: docker logs -f bouncebit-node Once you see a message like Node is fully synced, your node is ready. Step 6: Register as a Validator To participate as a validator: Obtain the public key of your node: docker exec bouncebit-node ./bouncebit-cli get-validator-key Submit your public key to the BounceBit staking portal: Visit BounceBit Staking Dashboard. Register your validator using the public key and your wallet address. Delegate some BounceBit tokens (BBT) to your validator to activate it. Step 7: Monitor Your Validator Ensure your node remains online and performant. Use these commands: Check Node Status: docker exec bouncebit-node ./bouncebit-cli status Restart Node (if needed): docker-compose restart Update Node Software: Pull the latest updates from the repository and restart: git pull docker-compose down docker-compose up -d Troubleshooting Check Logs: docker-compose logs -f Disk Space Issues: Ensure you have at least 200 GB free storage. Clean up unused Docker containers and images: docker system prune -a Step 8: Secure Your Node Enable a Firewall: sudo ufw allow ssh sudo ufw allow 26656/tcp # Replace with BounceBit’s P2P port sudo ufw enable Set Up Automatic Restarts: Configure Docker to restart the node on failure: docker update --restart unless-stopped bouncebit-node ## Publication Information - [Glitch Enjoyers](https://paragraph.com/@glitch-enjoyers/): Publication homepage - [All Posts](https://paragraph.com/@glitch-enjoyers/): More posts from this publication - [RSS Feed](https://api.paragraph.com/blogs/rss/@glitch-enjoyers): Subscribe to updates - [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Glitch_Enjoyers): Follow on Twitter