# Tutorial: Running a T3RN Node on RapidNode 🚀

By [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers) · 2024-12-20

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T3rn is an innovative multi-chain protocol designed to enable **trustless execution** and seamless **interoperability** for blockchain transactions. It offers an advanced execution layer, empowering developers and users to effortlessly interact across multiple chains.

### Key Features of t3rn:

✅ **Enhanced Security:** Consistent, tamper-proof execution with on-chain verification.

✅ **Scalability:** High-performance execution for cross-chain operations.

✅ **Seamless Interoperability:** Trustless smart contract execution across chains.

By running a **t3rn Executor Node**, you contribute to validating and executing cross-chain transactions while earning rewards in $BRN for every operation. With $7.5M raised and a thriving testnet phase underway, now is the perfect time to join and support its expanding ecosystem.

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

1.  [**Sign up**](https://app.rapidnode.xyz/dashboard) or **log in** to the RapidNode Platform.
    
2.  Navigate to the **Wallet** section and add credits to ensure uninterrupted node operations.
    

![Add Credits](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/06e2be91f892e2f584ff513647bba6e531f0aae12ea6fedeb17f0848e025b1ac.png)

Add Credits

### **Step 2: Purchase a T3RN Node 💳**

*   Go to the dashboard.
    
*   Select **T3rn** as your node of choice.
    
*   Choose the desired subscription duration (e.g., monthly, yearly).
    
*   Complete the purchase.
    

![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/190c33bdcb04c095f64b43e129957af4120dfc0ee614320fc691cad84b11bb9d.png)

### **Step 3: Import Private Keys 🔧**

1.  After deployment, click **View Private Keys**.
    
2.  Import these keys into MetaMask.
    

![](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/01ba37b3373c2f751195bbdcdd048d9b153e398772b41e41b326fef451eb134d.png)

### **Step 4: Claim Faucet Tokens 💧**

Visit [https://bridge.t1rn.io](https://bridge.t1rn.io/) and do any swap of minimum 0.1 ETH. Each swap would get you 1BRN token. You need atleast 10BRN to run the node properly.

Ensure the swap status is either `executed` or `claimed`, indicating the swap has been successfully completed.

![Swap on T3RN Testnet](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/71f1645fef3eb9834ad47e5ffd4d3741b0db1c39995938854bbfd3650410c237.png)

Swap on T3RN Testnet

Check gas fees at [https://brn.explorer.caldera.xyz/gas-tracker](https://brn.explorer.caldera.xyz/gas-tracker) and ensure sufficient funds:

*   Arbitrum Sepolia ETH: Minimum 4 ETH
    
*   Blast Sepolia ETH: Minimum 4 ETH
    
*   Optimism Sepolia ETH: Minimum 4 ETH
    
*   Base Sepolia ETH: Minimum 4 ETH
    
*   Use [http://gas.zip](http://gas.zip) to top up Sepolia testnet funds as needed.
    

`Tip: Get 16ETH in Base Sepolia and then bridge to other three chains`

![Sepolia Faucet](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/6b0787e9d2200e4bf8de853cdaf636fbc3e8678062260390becb53dc2413e42d.png)

Sepolia Faucet

### **Step 6: Monitor Your Node 🖥**

After deployment and updates, wait 6 hours, then search for your executor at [https://bridge.t1rn.io/explorer/executors](https://bridge.t1rn.io/explorer/executors).

You can also use uptime-kuma to monitor your nodes.

![Uptime Kuma Monitoring](https://storage.googleapis.com/papyrus_images/bc9cbfb9dfb824210c79683ac7c63ba5667d308b1f6699db1d9a2571584707cd.png)

Uptime Kuma Monitoring

Start your journey with t3rn today and be a part of shaping the future of cross-chain interoperability!

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*Originally published on [RapidNode | Nodes For Airdrop Farmers 👨‍🌾](https://paragraph.com/@rapidnode-nodes-for-airdrop-farmers/tutorial-running-a-t3rn-node-on-rapidnode)*