The latest Metal Staking Blog posts
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, 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...