Setting up a Metal Blockchain Node 2 hours

In this chapter, you’ll learn what the requirements are to run your own node on the Metal Blockchain to achieve the best performance and uptime.

3 min.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to order your own high-performance Virtual Private Server (VPS) with the best price-to-performance ratio. You can get your own node for only $19.99/month!

7 min.

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.

7 min.

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.

8 min.

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.

10 min.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to back up your node so you can recover the node should your machine ever have a catastrophic failure due to either hardware or software issues etc.

6 min.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to stake as a validator in the Metal Wallet, what the minimum staking duration is, the minimum staking amount required, how to track your staking rewards, and more.

7 min.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to install software to monitor your Metal Blockchain node, so you’ll be able to monitor your node on a slick dashboard.

6 min.

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.

5 min.

In this chapter, you’ll learn how to update your node name so that it becomes visible on the Metal Blockchain Explorer and wallets.

5 min.