X1 is a zero-cost consensus blockchain that implements the Proof of Stake component forked from Solana. This innovative type of blockchain built on top of one of the most performant blockchain in existence will improve on the existing work and guarantee an unlimited number of validator nodes and miners to provide security, energy efficiency, decentralization, and near instant transaction finality. Here we describe how to create and run a validator node.
How to create a validator on the X1 network
To create and run a validator on the X1 mainnet, you will need to install Ubuntu which is a Linux distribution. If you’re using Windows, you can still have Linux running in your virtual environment as WSL. You can download WSL from the Microsoft Store.
Method 1: Step by step
This official guide will provide you with comprehensive information on how to run a validator node on the X1 blockchain: https://docs.x1.xyz/validating/create-a-read-only-node
It will guide you through all the process so you will know all the steps. Knowing how it’s done empowers you with the necessary information to repair your validator should problems arise at any point.
If you start your validator on the testnet, you can get free SOL by running the command:
solana airdrop <amount>
2 SOL should be enough to start and run the validator. Should that not suffice, you can request free SOL from faucet.x1.wiki.
In case more testnet SOL is needed, you can join the X1 validators chat and ask https://t.me/+HtiLywX2Dug3MjJk
Method 2: One-line installation and setup
You can use a one-line code snipped to easily install and setup all the dependencies, generate keys, and run your validator. This is the easiest way to run a node, and it doesn’t require you to do anything. This code will download a stable version of the Solana CLI, install all the necessary dependencies, copy the X1 repository, generate keys, create a stake account and delegate to that account, setup your firewall rules, and run the validator.
Copy and paste the one-line code snippet to your terminal window. Instructions to X1 console by BlackBeard: https://github.com/BlackBeard085/x1console
Join the X1 Validators Telegram group to stay up to date with the latest updates and the development of X1.
View the validator node on x1val.online.
X1 explorer: explorer.xolana.xen.network
Secure your validator: https://owlnet.dev/article/securing-x1-validator-ledger
