Prerequisites

1. System Requirements:
   • Ensure your system meets the following requirements:
     • Operating System: Linux-based (Ubuntu 20.04 or later is recommended).
     • CPU: 4 cores minimum.
     • RAM: At least 8 GB.
     • Disk: SSD with at least 100 GB of available space.
     • Network: Stable and high-bandwidth internet connection (at least 100 Mbps).
2. Install Dependencies:

   • Make sure you have curl, wget, git, and Docker installed on your machine. If not, install them using:

     sudo apt update
     sudo apt install curl wget git docker.io -y
     
     

Step 1: Clone the Avail Node Repository

First, clone the Avail node repository:

git clone <https://github.com/availproject/avail-node.git>
cd avail-node

Step 2: Build the Node

Build the node using Docker. This isolates dependencies and makes the setup simpler:

docker build -t avail-node .

Alternatively, you can run the pre-built Docker image directly:

docker run -it availproject/avail-node:latest

Step 3: Run the Node

To run a validator node, use the following command:

docker run -d --name avail-validator \\\\
  -p 9933:9933 -p 9944:9944 -p 30333:30333 \\\\
  availproject/avail-node:latest \\\\
  --validator \\\\
  --chain avail \\\\
  --port 30333 \\\\
  --rpc-port 9933 \\\\
  --ws-port 9944

This command starts the node in validator mode and exposes the necessary ports for communication.

Step 4: Generate Session Keys

Before you can stake and start validating, you need to generate session keys:

docker exec -it avail-validator avail key generate-session-keys

Save the generated keys, as they will be required for staking and setting up your validator identity.

Step 5: Stake Your Validator