Steps to become a BlockX Public Validator

1) View Validator Documentation https://docs.blockxnet.com/validators
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2) Install the repo on a Ubuntu 22 machine https://github.com/defi-ventures/blockx-node-public-compiled#how-to-become-a-validator-using-ubuntu-2204
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3) Fill up the form https://forms.gle/6R5MuKNknHFAsYeH7
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4) After setup , send your BlockX node wallet address to receive Testnet tokens  

Please note public validators require minimum 100,000 BCX

If you currently do not have 100,000 BCX, you can try to
1) Buy from open markets
2) Buy from Foundation. Email at contact@blockxnet.com
3) Apply to Select Validators Grant (only for first 21 experienced validators)


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Validators have more responsibilities than creating new blocks and confirming transactions. They shouldn't be offline for long periods of time, nor should they ignore BlockX governance and participation within.

Node validators are the key players and stakeholders of a PoS blockchain, thus it is highly recommended to vote on the development and the future of BlockX consistently.

Being a BlockX Validator comes with the highest rewards of all ecosystem participants for preserving the foundation of the chain. Apply to become a Validator today and get your skin in the game to be generously compensated afterward.

Familiarize yourself with Cosmos SDK to get a better grasp on what BlockX is doing, and check out our work-in-progress Validator Documentation on GitBook.