ℹ️Introduction

Discover the steps to set up your Validator Node along with a detailed video walkthrough.

Welcome! This guide will walk you through setting up your BLOCX Validator Node using the official BLOCXTECH GitHub repository.

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Introduction

This guide provides detailed instructions for setting up and maintaining a BLOCX validator node. BLOCX uses a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, where validators are responsible for proposing and validating blocks on the blockchain.

By running a validator node, you contribute to the security and decentralization of the BLOCX network while earning rewards for your participation.

Note: Running a validator node requires technical knowledge and a commitment to maintaining the node's uptime and security.

Prerequisites

Before setting up your validator node, ensure you have:

• A Linux server (Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later recommended)

• Root or sudo access to the server

• Stable internet connection with minimum 10 Mbps upload/download

• Dedicated IP address

• Basic knowledge of command line and Linux administration

• The required amount of BLOCX tokens for staking

Hardware Requirements

For optimal performance of your validator node, we recommend:

Component	Current (Bare Minimum)	Regular	Recommended
CPU	2 cores	4 cores	8+ cores
RAM	4 GB	8 GB	16+ GB
Storage	25 GB SSD	500 GB SSD	1 TB+ NVMe SSD
Network	10 Mbps	10 Mbps	25+ Mbps

Important: Storage requirements will grow over time as the blockchain expands. Plan for future expansion.