Validators

Node operators in the Axelar network

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Do you want to participate in the Axelar network as a validator that operates a node? This section is the right place for you to get started.

About Validators

Everything to know about validators in the Axelar network and how to get started with operating a node

What is a Validator?

What role do validators play in the Axelar network? What are their incentives for operating a node?

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Validator Requirements

What does it take to become a validator? Learn more about the technical skills necessary to become a validator

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Slashing Mechanism

Validators are incentivized to serve correct data by staking Axelar tokens that can be slashed

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Threshold Cryptography

Find out how validators collectively approve transactions in the network via threshold signatures

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Technical Functions of Validators

Technical perspective on the basic functions that validators perform in the network

Video Guides

Videos on how to operate a node

How to Setup Axelar Testnet Node

Learn how to set up a testnet node.

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How to Setup Avalanche RPC Node

Setting up an Avalanche RPC node.

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How to Setup Fantom RPC Node

Find out how to set up Fantom RPC Node

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How to Setup Moonbeam RPC Node

Learn how you can set up a Moonbeam RPC node

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How to Setup Polygon RPC Node

Installing a Polygon RPC node for Axelar

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