Validators

Troubleshooting Common Validator Issues

Find solutions to common problems encountered by Siriux validators.

Troubleshooting Common Validator Issues

Why Troubleshooting is Important?

Validators must maintain high uptime and reliability to avoid penalties and maximize rewards. This guide provides solutions for common issues faced by Siriux validators.

1️⃣ Validator Node Not Syncing

Possible Causes & Solutions

Slow internet connection → Ensure at least 1Gbps stable connectivity.

speedtest-cli

Solution: Restart your node and check logs for errors:

systemctl restart siriux-validator
tail -f ~/.siriux/logs/validator.log

Corrupted blockchain data → Re-sync from scratch:

rm -rf ~/.siriux/chain-data
./target/release/siriux-node --sync

2️⃣ Validator Went Offline

Possible Causes & Solutions

Server crash or unexpected shutdown → Check system logs:

journalctl -xe -u siriux-validator

Solution: Restart and enable auto-restart:

systemctl enable siriux-validator
systemctl restart siriux-validator

3️⃣ High CPU or RAM Usage

Possible Causes & Solutions

Insufficient hardware → Check resource usage:

top
iostat -x 1

Solution: Upgrade to 64GB RAM, SSD storage, and 8-core CPU.

4️⃣ Missing Validator Rewards

Possible Causes & Solutions

Node was offline or underperforming → Check your uptime:

./target/release/siriux-node --status

Solution: Ensure 99%+ uptime and validate successful block proposals.

5️⃣ Slashing or Penalty Issues

Possible Causes & Solutions

Double signing detected → Avoid running multiple nodes with the same keys. ✅ Solution: Use a secure key management system and ensure only one active validator instance.

Frequent downtime penalties → Monitor performance:

grafana dashboard

Solution: Use failover backup nodes and automated monitoring alerts.

6️⃣ Peer Connection Issues

Possible Causes & Solutions

Firewall blocking connections → Allow required ports:

sudo ufw allow 30333/tcp

Solution: Restart networking services and verify peer connections.

netstat -tulnp | grep siriux

By resolving these common issues, you ensure smooth operation and maximum uptime for your Siriux validator node! 🚀

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