Set up server, linux OS is required, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or 22.04 LTS is recommended. Ubuntu 23.10 will work but requires extra steps, primarily because it does not allow Geth to be installed directly. Geth is the easiest method to generate an operator key.
<aside> ⚠️ Separate operator keys are required for tBTC and TACo.
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System requirements for tBTC: https://docs.threshold.network/staking-and-running-a-node/tbtc-beta-stakers-program
tBTC Node Setup: https://docs.threshold.network/staking-and-running-a-node/tbtc-v2-node-setup
<aside> ⚠️ Please note! The system requirements to run a Beta Staker node ARE NOT the same as an ordinary tBTC node. Please use the system requirements shared on the Beta Staker page above.
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TACo: https://docs.threshold.network/staking-and-running-a-node/taco-node-setup
Technical help is available through Discord only. Open a ticket in the #support-ticket channel
Once the nodes are set up, share the Operator Addresses for tBTC and TACo via Telegram.
<aside> ⚠️ Separate operator keys are required for tBTC and TACo.
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Please provide an Ethereum address to receive a delegation of T from the DAO. The DAO will then configure the stake mapping transactions based on this address. This address can also be used to receive monthly compensation payments. Please post this address publicly on the forum.
Fund Operator address with ETH for tBTC. TACo only requires MATIC.
Map operator addresses to Staking Provider address using Etherscan (the dashboard does not support this functionality at this point). This action must (and can only) be performed by the Staking Provider address.
<aside> ⚠️ Operator addresses can only be mapped once, meaning it cannot be changed. Extra care should be taken to verify the correct operator address is mapped to the correct application.
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