L1 Validators are essential for ensuring the composability and security of the Vana Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network.
Consolidate and write data transactions onto the Connectome
Verify the validity of network transactions.
Maintain network state liveness through accurate and timely block creation.
L1 validators earn transaction fees and block rewards in the form of VANA for processing network transactions and finalizing blocks.
L1 validators are only available on the Moksha testnet, which is the first to use Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus.
To run a reliable, performant node, we suggest that the node’s hardware profile should match or exceed the following specifications:
8-core CPU
32 GB RAM
1.2 TB high-speed SSD
x86-64 architecture
2-core CPU
8 GB RAM
100 GB high-speed SSD
x86-64 architecture
These hardware requirements are rough guidelines, and each node operator should monitor their node to ensure good performance for the intended task.
The guide for running L1 validators is available on our GitHub repository.
Please note that this guide is under active development and may be updated in the future.