# Guide: Running a LayerEdge CLI Node on RapidNode 🚀

By [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers) · 2025-03-19

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LayerEdge is redefining scalable, verifiable computation by combining **Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZK)** with **BitVM**, making Bitcoin the foundation for trustless computing.

By running a **LayerEdge Testnet II CLI node**, you actively contribute to the network’s security and scalability while earning **Edge Points**.

Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your **LayerEdge CLI node** on RapidNode:

### Step 1: Log In to RapidNode & Add Credits 💰

1.  Sign Up or Log In to your RapidNode account. If you don’t have one, [sign up here](https://rapidnode.xyz/).
    
2.  Go to the **wallet section** and **add credits** to ensure uninterrupted node operation.
    

![Add the Credits](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/aecec4c4c7a41307ec6cbdbaefa2ea2b1f55523bb08a7b3cea6170fcad927d2c.png)

Add the Credits

### Step 2: Purchase a LayerEdge CLI Node 💳

1.  On your RapidNode dashboard, navigate to the dashboard.
    
2.  Select [LayerEdge Node](https://app.rapidnode.xyz/purchase/layeredge) from the available options.
    
3.  Confirm the purchase and complete the transaction.
    

![Select LayerEdge Node](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/9f884538aa010e2a805f5759b01462d566280ec8b06ec664b09592912ecfa922.png)

Select LayerEdge Node

![Confirm Purchase](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/75b68254de06c344e59820e8e2a9ecab6d7bf487f1fa63f9275dae71aa6dfe6e.png)

Confirm Purchase

### Step 3: Access Your Node Detail 🔑

1.  Once purchased, your node will take some time to update as **deployed**.
    
2.  From Active Nodes, you will receive your **Public Key** and **Private Key** by clicking on 3 dots on right side.
    
3.  Save your **Private Key** securely.
    

![Check status deployed](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/af45b042ed020772d6b95c330b1fec2f1120bbd7f58cb5f99434c563fee1d583.png)

Check status deployed

![Copy Public Key](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/824b81caf6c8a135a38b639bfb42ec1b4e3eb0b166ab0edbb3ad23df7d9424b0.png)

Copy Public Key

### Step 4: Connect Your Node to the LayerEdge Dashboard 🌐

1.  Copy your **Public Key** from the RapidNode.
    
2.  Go to the [LayerEdge Dashboard](https://dashboard.layeredge.io/).
    
3.  Locate the **CLI-Based Node Points** section.
    
4.  Click the **"+" sign** to add a new node.
    
5.  Paste your **Public Key** and click **Submit**.
    

**Note:** **One** RapidNode account can be linked to only **one** LayerEdge CLI node.

![Click on "+" sign](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6eba061989c4c4d4f3897623df1d6a68bf38df33f6be2cb4839de990c95bd7cc.png)

Click on "+" sign

![Paste the Public Key here](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/b9c378d37dd19bc3e3bc7117452c361ddbbd315b692a31cc57c89a468e144972.png)

Paste the Public Key here

### Step 5: Verify & Monitor Your Edge Points 📊

1.  Once submitted, your **node is live and running**.
    
2.  You can view your **Edge Points** directly from the **LayerEdge Dashboard**.
    

![Check your Edge Points](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/36d19568e6b194409ffabeb3f222e4e7d0da2432d356a44b1357f15181e44c49.png)

Check your Edge Points

### Step 6: Claim 10,000 Edge Points ✳️

1.  In the LayerEdge Dashboard, go to **Tasks** tab.
    
2.  Scroll down, and find “**Link Your CLI Light" task.**
    
3.  Click on “Verify CLI Light Client” and claim 10,000 free Edge Points.
    

![Cick on Verify](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/62b313e841e4a101b320d916e9d86f5e7ff59e30138005d4a4479ba3c5148421.png)

Cick on Verify

### **🎉 Congratulations!**

You’ve successfully deployed your **LayerEdge Testnet II CLI Node** on RapidNode! 🚀

Now, you’re actively contributing to a **secure, scalable, and decentralized network** while earning **Edge Points**.

Stay informed and join the [LayerEdge Discord](https://discord.com/invite/layeredge) and follow [LayerEdge on Twitter](https://x.com/layeredge) for updates and support.

If you need any assistance or have questions, feel free to visit our [Discord channel](https://discord.gg/92wuFCW4Ut) or check out our the FAQ section on the our [website](https://app.rapidnode.xyz/).

Happy Deploying! 🚀

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*Originally published on [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers/guide-running-a-layeredge-cli-node-on-rapidnode)*