Prerequisites

1. Hardware Requirements:
   • A machine with at least 16GB of RAM, 500GB+ SSD, and stable internet.
   • 4 ETH for staking, plus 0.4 ETH worth of SD tokens (Stader’s governance token).
2. Software Setup:
   • Install Docker and Docker Compose on your machine. Ensure all dependencies, such as Go, are installed.

Node Setup

1. Download and Install the Stader Node:

Clone the Stader node repository and navigate to the install directory:

git clone <https://github.com/stader-labs/stader-node.git>
cd stader-node/install

Run the installation script:

./install.sh

2. Configuration:

Configure the node by syncing it with Ethereum clients like Geth, Prysm, or Teku. Also, set up the wallet to manage validator keys and registration details.

./bin/stader-cli config --network mainnet

3. Register the Node:

Register your node with the Stader network by executing:

./bin/stader-cli node register --operator-name <name> --operator-reward-address <your_ETH_address>

4. Add Validators:

Deposit 4 ETH to add validators to your node. Stader will automatically pool 28 ETH from the staking pool to complete the required 32 ETH per validator.

5. Monitor Node and Validator Status:

To check the status of your node and validators, use the following commands:

~/bin/stader-cli node status
~/bin/stader-cli validator status