Validator Node Setup and Installation

This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough of how to set up and install the Validator Node client.

Step 1: Stake Your NODR

Before you can run a Validator Node, you must stake 25,000 NODR through the Noderr dApp.

The Validator tier stake is 25,000 NODR. Staked NODR is subject to a unified 21-day unstaking (cooldown) period when you choose to withdraw. During the current testnet phase (Base Sepolia), staking is performed against the testnet deployment.

Step 2: Install Docker

Follow the official Docker installation guide for your operating system.

Step 3: Download the Node Client

docker pull noderr/validator-node:latest

Step 4: Run the Node Client

docker run -d --name noderr-validator-node -e WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY=YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY noderr/validator-node:latest

Replace YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY with the private key of your wallet.

Security note: Passing a raw private key on the command line or via -e exposes it in your shell history, in process listings, and in docker inspect output. For production operation, supply the key through an --env-file mount, a mounted key file, or a secrets manager (for example Docker secrets or a dedicated KMS/vault) rather than an inline environment variable.