Becoming a Validator

Why Become a Validator?

Becoming a Siriux validator allows you to:

• Earn staking rewards by validating transactions.
• Contribute to network security and decentralization.
• Participate in governance and decision-making processes.

Validators play a critical role in maintaining the blockchain’s reliability and efficiency.

Requirements to Become a Validator

To run a validator node on the Siriux blockchain, you need:

1️⃣ Minimum SIRI Token Stake

• A minimum amount of SIRI tokens must be staked to be eligible.
• The higher your stake, the higher the chances of being selected to validate blocks.

2️⃣ Hardware & Network Requirements

Your validator node must meet the following specifications:

• CPU: Multi-core processor (Recommended: 8 cores or higher)
• RAM: Minimum 32GB (Recommended: 64GB for high performance)
• Storage: SSD with at least 1TB+ of free space
• Internet: Stable 1Gbps+ connection with high uptime
• OS: Linux-based (Ubuntu 22.04 recommended)

3️⃣ Technical Expertise

• Basic knowledge of Linux, networking, and command-line operations.
• Ability to maintain and troubleshoot node issues.

4️⃣ Uptime and Security Commitment

• Validators must maintain high uptime (≥99%).
• Security best practices must be followed to prevent attacks.

Steps to Become a Validator

Step 1: Prepare Your Hardware & Environment

• Set up a dedicated server (cloud-based or on-premise).
• Install a Linux operating system.

Step 2: Install the Siriux Validator Node

• Download and configure the Siriux node software.
• Sync your node with the Siriux blockchain.

Step 3: Stake Your SIRI Tokens

• Deposit your SIRI tokens into the staking contract.
• Meet the minimum stake requirement.

Step 4: Start Validating Transactions

• Run your validator node and join the Siriux consensus process.
• Monitor performance and keep the node updated.

Join the Siriux validator network and help secure the blockchain! 🚀