Validators

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HNT staking has been enabled for Validators on Mainnet!

Validators are a new entity on the Helium Blockchain that perform the work of the consensus group including verifying transactions and adding new blocks to the blockchain.

Mainnet

• Mainnet Deployment Guide - How to get up and running with your Validator on Mainnet. This guide covers staking, running, updating, and monitoring.
• Validator Mainnet Explorer - The easiest way to monitor the Validator magic on Mainnet.
• Validator Releases - A description of the type and cadence for Validator releases.
• Wallet Commands - Additional wallet commands for use with validators.

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Testnet to Mainnet Migration

There is no direct migration path to move Testnet Validators to Mainnet. To deploy on Mainnet, follow the deployment guide listed above.

Testnet

• Expectations - Read this guide first. These are the expectations of Testnet validators.
• Design - Differences between the Testnet and the Mainnet.
• Testnet Deployment Guide - How to get up and running with your Testnet validator. Including staking, running, updating, and monitoring.
• Wallet Commands - Additional wallet commands for use with validators.
• Test Cases - Test cases and areas of focus for the Testnet.
• Testnet Explorer - There is a new Explorer being developed by Helium and the community.

General Resources

• Technical Requirements - Information on the hardware, software, and network recommendations on hosting a validator.
• Monitoring - Monitoring a Validator
• Troubleshooting - Troubleshooting help and additional resources.
• Penalties - Overview of validator penalties.
• FAQs and Resources - Videos, FAQS, and details on commercial staking providers active in the community.