The latest Metal Staking Blog posts
In this chapter, you'll learn how to update your node name so that it becomes visible on the Metal Blockchain Explorer and wallets. Step 1: Explore the validator's page on the block explorer by clicking here. Step 2: Enter your Node-ID in the search bar.Step 3: Click...
In this chapter, you'll learn how to upgrade the software on your Metal Blockchain node, so you'll be able to upgrade to the latest version. Before upgrading your node, it is recommended that you backup your staker files which are used to identify your node on the...
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to install the Metal Blockchain node software on your machine, to become an actual node/validator on the network. First, we're going to download and run the install script. Enter the command below in your terminal.wget -nd -m...
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to connect to your VPS node with an SSH (Secure Shell Protocol) client, the info you need to enter, and how to save the settings to easily connect next time. Now that you have all the info to access your VPS, it's time to connect to...
In this chapter, you'll learn how to order your own high-performance Virtual Private Server (VPS) with the best price-to-performance ratio. I personally use this service myself and found it to be reliable all the time, that's why I'm able to recommend it. Contabo's L...
In this chapter, we're going to back up your node so you can recover it should your machine ever have a catastrophic failure due to either hardware or software issues etc. Now we're going to download the files to your personal machine. Enter the command below in your...
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to upgrade all your applications on your operating system to ensure that the system is up to date, and how to install a firewall and secure ports. First, we're going to update and upgrade all our applications on our operating system...
In this series, you’ll learn how to set up and secure your server, how to install, back up, upgrade and monitor your node, and how to become a validator on the Metal Blockchain. Requirements to run a node on the Metal Blockchain To achieve the best performance and...