Setting up a Node
The prerequisite for becoming a validator is to set up a node and join a network as described here.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Recommended Hardware Specifications | System requirements for the Casper Mainnet and Testnet |
| Basic Node Configuration | Processes and files involved in setting up a Casper node |
| Node Endpoints | Ports for communicating with other nodes and dApps |
| Installing a Node | Step-by-step instructions to install a Casper node |
| Setting the Open Files Limit | Required setting for the Casper node to run correctly |
| Upgrading the Node | Before joining the network, the node needs to be upgraded |
| Joining a Running Network | Steps to join an existing Casper network |
| Setting up a Non-Root User | Logging into the node remotely using a key |
| Node Events | Information on a node's events stream |
| Sidecar Setup | An application allowing subscribers to monitor a node's event stream, query stored events, and query a node’s JSON-RPC API |