# Setting Up a T3rn Executor Node with Mintair

By [Mintair | One Click Node 🪄](https://paragraph.com/@mintair-one-click-node) · 2024-12-19

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\*\*What is t3rn?\*\*t3rn is a revolutionary multi-chain protocol designed to enable **trustless execution** and interoperability for blockchain transactions. It provides developers and users with an **innovative execution layer** to seamlessly interact across multiple chains.

With its advanced architecture, t3rn ensures:✅ **Seamless Interoperability**: Trustless smart contract execution across chains.✅ **Security**: Ensures consistent, tamper-proof execution with on-chain verification.✅ **Scalability**: High-performance execution for cross-chain operations.

By running a **t3rn Executor Node**, you play a critical role in validating and executing cross-chain transactions, earning rewards in $BRN for every completed operation. As t3rn continues its testnet phase with $7.5M raised in funding, now is the best time to get involved and contribute to its growing ecosystem.

Steps to run a T3rn Executor Node:
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### 1\. Purchase a T3rn Node

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Go to Active Nodes and confirm if the node is displayed.

### 2\. Node Deployment

Wait for deployment. Copy the private key and import it into Metamask.

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### 3\. Faucet Time

Visit [https://faucet.brn.t3rn.io/](https://faucet.brn.t3rn.io/) and claim funds using your node wallet. You need 0.1 BRN. Optional (but recommended): Visit [http://gas.zip](http://gas.zip) to top up Sepolia testnet funds for: Arbitrum Sepolia ETH (Min 4 ETH)Blast Sepolia ETH (Min 4 ETH)Optimism Sepolia ETH (Min 4 ETH)Base Sepolia ETH (Min 4 ETH)You can also buy from here: ([https://testnetbridge.com/sepolia](https://testnetbridge.com/sepolia))It costs $3 to get 18 ETH on Sepolia

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### 4\. Monitor Your Node

Wait for activation. Visit [https://bridge.t1rn.io/explorer/executors](https://bridge.t1rn.io/explorer/executors). Search for your wallet address to view node stats and start earning $BRN! 💰 **(it takes a few hours to get displayed on their Explorer . so please wait until it displays no rush.)**

**T3rn Socials**\- [Website](https://www.t3rn.io), [Twitter](https://x.com/t3rn_io), [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/S5kHFQTtp6)

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*Originally published on [Mintair | One Click Node 🪄](https://paragraph.com/@mintair-one-click-node/setting-up-a-t3rn-executor-node-with-mintair)*