Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

• Server Requirements:
  • OS: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or higher
  • CPU: 4+ cores (Intel/AMD)
  • RAM: 16 GB
  • Storage: 500 GB SSD
  • Network: 1 Gbps bandwidth
  • Static IP Address
• Technical Requirements:
  • Basic knowledge of Linux command line
  • SSH access to your server
  • Sufficient Stroom tokens to meet the staking requirement

Step 1: Server Preparation

1. Update the System: Make sure your system is up to date.

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   
   

2. Install Dependencies: Install necessary packages for the node setup.

   sudo apt install -y curl git build-essential
   
   

3. Set up a Firewall: Configure your firewall to allow essential ports.

   sudo ufw allow ssh
   sudo ufw allow 26656/tcp   # Stroom P2P
   sudo ufw allow 26657/tcp   # RPC
   sudo ufw enable
   
   

Step 2: Install Stroom Node Software

1. Clone the Repository: Clone the Stroom repository from GitHub.

   git clone <https://github.com/stroom-project/stroom-node.git>
   cd stroom-node
   
   

2. Build the Node: Compile the node software.

   make build
   
   

3. Initialize the Node: Initialize your node with a moniker (name).

   ./stroomd init <your_node_name> --chain-id stroom-mainnet
   
   

4. Download Genesis and Configuration Files: Get the latest genesis file and update the configuration.

   curl -O <https://raw.githubusercontent.com/stroom-project/stroom-config/main/genesis.json>
   mv genesis.json ~/.stroomd/config/genesis.json
   
   

   Edit ~/.stroomd/config/config.toml and set persistent_peers to connect with other nodes:

   nano ~/.stroomd/config/config.toml
   
   

   Find the persistent_peers section and add the seed nodes:

   persistent_peers = "node1@ip:port,node2@ip:port"
   
   

Step 3: Start the Node

1. Start the Stroom Node: Start your node to begin syncing with the network.

   ./stroomd start
   
   

2. Check Node Sync Status: Ensure your node is syncing properly.

   ./stroomd status
   
   

3. Set Up Auto-Restart: To ensure your node restarts automatically after a reboot, set up a systemd service.

   sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/stroomd.service
   
   

   Add the following content:

   [Unit]
   Description=Stroom Node
   After=network-online.target
   
   [Service]
   User=<your_username>
   ExecStart=/home/<your_username>/stroom-node/stroomd start
   Restart=always
   RestartSec=3
   LimitNOFILE=4096
   
   [Install]
   WantedBy=multi-user.target
   
   

   Enable and start the service:

   sudo systemctl enable stroomd
   sudo systemctl start stroomd
   
   

Step 4: Become a Validator

1. Create a Validator: Once your node is fully synced, create your validator using your staking tokens.

   ./stroomd tx staking create-validator \\\\
   --amount <amount_of_tokens> \\\\
   --pubkey $(./stroomd tendermint show-validator) \\\\
   --moniker "<your_node_name>" \\\\
   --chain-id stroom-mainnet \\\\
   --commission-rate "0.10" \\\\
   --commission-max-rate "0.20" \\\\
   --commission-max-change-rate "0.01" \\\\
   --min-self-delegation "1" \\\\
   --from <your_wallet_name>
   
   

2. Confirm Validator Status: Check if your validator is active.

   ./stroomd query staking validator $(./stroomd tendermint show-validator)