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 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, 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. First, we're going to install Graphana software. Make sure you have admin privileges. Enter the command below in...
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 export your private key, how to save your private key for easy browser access, and the importance of storing your private key safely and securely.Step 1: Visit the Metal Wallet website and click on the Access Wallet button to log...
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to transfer between internal blockchains on the Metal Blockchain and we’ll explain what those internal blockchains are. Before we proceed with the first Step on how to transfer between internal chains in the Metal Blockchains, we'll...
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. Step 1: Visit the Metal Wallet website and click on the Access Wallet...
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to stake as a delegator in the Metal Wallet, what the minimum staking duration is, the minimum staking amount required, how to track your staking rewards, and more. Step 1: Visit the Metal Wallet website and click on the Access Wallet...
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to log in to the Metal Wallet by entering your mnemonic phrase, or with the Key Store file which contains your private key. Step 1: Visit the Metal Wallet website and click on the Access Wallet button.Step 2: Here you can select how...
In this chapter, you’ll learn how you can create your Metal Blockchain account inside the Metal Wallet, and the importance of storing your mnemonic phrase safely and securely. Step 1: Visit the Metal Wallet website and click on the Create New Wallet button.Step...
In this chapter, we’ll answer frequently asked Metal Staking questions. Find answers to what the staking APR is, if rewards are paid daily, how long it takes to unstake, and more. What is the APR for staking METAL? The Annual Staking Reward is a variable rate that is...
In this chapter, you’ll learn what staking is, and what the different ways are to stake on the Metal Blockchain, namely as a validator or a delegator, and other staking specifics. Staking is the process of depositing and locking up cryptocurrency tokens to participate...
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...