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PulseChain Validator Automated Setup Scripts
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Datacenter migration #21

Closed fedor-shi closed 1 year ago

fedor-shi commented 1 year ago

I want to move my validator from AWS to a cheaper provider. Is there a way I can sync a new server with the current keys to avoid slashing? Maybe in a non-active way? Without keys, a new server does not want to sync but if I stop everything on AWS and move my keys to a new server, it will take > 48 hours to sync, and all that time I will be penalized. Am I missing something? Thank you

fedor-shi commented 1 year ago

Solution from ChatGPT

Yes, you can import keys into your Lighthouse validator and sync the Ethereum 2.0 chain without actively participating in validation. This allows you to sync the blockchain data and keep your validator up to date without performing validation duties or earning rewards.

To achieve this, follow these steps:

  1. Install Lighthouse: Begin by installing the Lighthouse validator client on your server. You can refer to the Lighthouse documentation for detailed instructions specific to your operating system.

  2. Generate or import the validator keys: Generate the necessary validator keys using the Lighthouse keygen command, or import existing validator keys by copying them to the appropriate directory on your server. Make sure you have the validator private key and withdrawal credentials.

  3. Start syncing in sync mode: Launch the Lighthouse validator client in sync mode by running the following command:

lighthouse --network <network-name> --init-slashing-protection=false --http --http-port <port-number>

Replace <network-name> with the desired Ethereum 2.0 network (e.g., mainnet, testnet) and <port-number> with the HTTP port number you want to use.

  1. Monitor the syncing process: Monitor the progress of your Lighthouse client as it downloads and syncs with the Ethereum 2.0 network. It will retrieve the necessary blockchain data to catch up with the latest state of the network.

  2. Disable validation: To prevent your Lighthouse validator from actively participating in the consensus process, you can disable validation by editing the Lighthouse client's configuration file. Set the validator_enabled option to false. This way, your validator will sync the chain but refrain from performing validation duties.

By following these steps, you can import your keys into Lighthouse, sync the Ethereum 2.0 chain, and prevent your validator from participating in validation activities. Remember to adjust the commands and configurations based on your specific setup and network requirements.