🎲Join Node

1. Guide to Setting Up a Validator Full Node on Walchain

Step 1️⃣: Prepare the Server

• Set up a server with Ubuntu 20.04 or Debian 11 operating system.

• Ensure a stable network connection with a minimum speed of 100bps.

• Update the system and install necessary tools:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install git curl jq -y

Step 2️⃣: Install the Validator Software

• Clone the WAL Full Node repository:

git clone https://github.com/superwal/walchain-node.git
cd walchain-node
bash setup.sh

• Start the WAL Node and synchronize blockchain data:

walchain-node --sync

• Synchronization may take several hours to a full day, depending on network speed.

Step 3️⃣: Activate the Validator & Stake SPL Tokens

• To activate the Validator, stake a minimum of 50,000 SPL Tokens using the command:

walchain-cli stake --amount=50000 --node-id=[YOUR_NODE_ID]

• Check staking status:

walchain-cli status

📌 Note: If the Validator remains inactive for an extended period (>24 hours offline), a slashing penalty will apply, resulting in a loss of part of the SPL stake.

Step 4️⃣: Monitor & Secure the Validator Node

• Enable a firewall to protect against DDoS attacks:

sudo ufw allow 30303/tcp
sudo ufw enable

• Use Prometheus & Grafana to monitor node performance:

walchain-monitor start

• Set up downtime alerts to avoid penalties for inactivity.

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2. Validator Rewards & Transaction Fee Mechanism

2.1. Transaction Fees

• Validators receive 80% of transaction fees on the Walchain network for their role in transaction verification and ZK-Rollup proof generation.

• The remaining 20% is allocated to the SuperWAL ecosystem development fund (including token burns to control supply).

2.2. Staking Rewards

• Each Validator earns SPL Tokens based on the staked SPL amount and the volume of validated transactions.

• Annual Percentage Yield (APY) can reach 10-15%, depending on network activity and the number of participating Validators.

2.3. Slashing Penalty System

• Offline for more than 24 hours: 10% of the SPL stake is deducted as a penalty.

• Fraudulent transaction validation: Full SPL stake is forfeited, and the Validator is removed from the network. 📌 How to Avoid Penalties:

• Monitor uptime to ensure over 99% availability.

• Regularly update software for network compatibility.

• Secure the node with firewalls and hardware authentication (e.g., cold wallets).

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3. Validator Integration with the SuperWAL Ecosystem

3.1. Validators in DeFi, GameFi, SocialFi

• Protect smart contracts (using Walchain’s custom environment) for DeFi applications.

• Ensure security for NFT, GameFi, and SocialFi transactions on the SuperWAL platform.

• Play a key role in the Multi-chain Asset Bridge, verifying cross-chain transactions with Ethereum, BSC, Solana, and Polygon.

3.2. Integration with ZK-Rollup at Layer 1

• Validators verify compressed transaction batches using ZK-Rollup directly at Layer 1, eliminating the need for a separate Layer 2.

• Help reduce transaction costs (near zero) and boost processing speed (tens of thousands of TPS) on SuperWAL.

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Summary

🚀 Validator Full Nodes are the backbone of the SuperWAL ecosystem, securing the network, validating transactions, and providing decentralized services. 💰 Becoming a Validator offers long-term income through transaction fees and staking rewards. 🔥 This is an early opportunity to join as a Validator on an advanced Layer 1 blockchain network! 📅 Last Updated: 2025/3/01