Validate / Operate

Run an Aeltrix Node

Join the validator set. Secure the network. Earn AELX rewards.

Node Types

3 roles

Full Node

Validates blocks, keeps full state. No consensus keys required.

Deploy on Testnet

Validator

Full node + consensus participation. Requires minimum stake.

Deploy on Testnet

RPC Node

Full node + public API endpoints. Serves developer queries.

Deploy on Testnet

Hardware Requirements

Minimum spec
CPU8+ cores recommended
RAM32 GB minimum
Storage500 GB NVMe SSD
Network1 Gbps dedicated
OSUbuntu 24.04 LTS

Testnet Deployment

Live

The fastest way to run a node: download the pre-built deployment package and deploy in minutes on any Ubuntu server.

Testnet Node Quickstart

Quickstart

From source

NODE_SETUP

> git clone https://github.com/aeltrix/aeltrix-node
> cd aeltrix-node
> cargo build --release
> ./target/release/aeltrix-node --config config/testnet.toml
>
> [INFO] Connected to 12 peers
> [INFO] Block height: 800,571
> [INFO] Status: SYNCED
>

Staking Parameters

Validator rules
Minimum stakeConfigurable (genesis parameter)
Unbonding period7 days
DelegationAllowed
Slashing (double-sign)5-10% + jail
Slashing (equivocation)Slash + jail
Downtime penaltyMild (configurable)

Live Validator Metrics

Chain data

ACTIVE_VALIDATORS

5

BLOCK_HEIGHT

800,571

UPTIME

99.9%

Validator inquiries: validators@aeltrix.com