# How To Run A Validator Node On Sphinx

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**Published on:** 2023-04-03
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Validating Transactions​ Shardeum validators perform consensus on transactions. Shardeum validators with honest transaction consensus earn testnet SHM. Shardeum validators with dishonest transaction consensus will have their testnet SHM slashed. Step 1: Install prerequisites​ Open a Shell Terminal​ Access the terminal interface for Shell CLI commands: Linux (Press at the same time) Ctrl + Alt + T Mac (Press at the same time) Command + Space bar (Type) Terminal

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