Validators Overview
ZIGChain is a decentralized blockchain network powered by the Tendermint Byzantine Fault Tolerance (BFT) protocol. ZIGChain relies on a network of validators to propose and verify new blocks. Validators play a crucial role in maintaining network security and operability by participating in the consensus process, validating transactions, and ensuring high uptime.
Validators FAQ
What is a Validator?
Validator Quick Sheet
This quick sheet provides essential commands for managing validators on ZIGChain, including setup, status checks, and reward management.
Set Up a Node
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a ZIGChain testnet node, including configuration, system management, examples, and the reasoning behind each action.
Set up a Validator
This guide provides step-by-step instructions for setting up a validator on ZIGChain. It covers prerequisites, key commands, validator parameters, and post-creation validator management.
State Sync Configuration
Guide to configuring state sync on ZIGChain nodes for rapid bootstrap without downloading full block history, including RPC configuration and snapshot setup.
Changing the Keyring Passphrase for the os Keyring Backend
At some point, you will need to create a key on a node in order to execute transactions. This can be easily achieved using the zigchaind keys command-line tool.
Cosmovisor How-To Guide
Complete guide to setting up and using Cosmovisor for automated binary management and upgrades on ZIGChain validator nodes, including installation, configuration, and best practices.
TMKMS Setup Guide
Comprehensive guide to installing, configuring, and troubleshooting TMKMS (Tendermint Key Management System) for secure validator key management on ZIGChain with remote signing.
Securing Cosmos Validators with Sentry Nodes
Comprehensive guide to implementing sentry node architecture for ZIGChain validators to protect against DDoS attacks, including topology design, configuration, and best practices.
Validator Security Checklist
Baseline security and operational checklist for ZIGChain validators, covering system security, key management, networking, monitoring, and incident response.
Monitoring ZIGChain Nodes and Validators
Step-by-step guide to setting up monitoring for ZIGChain infrastructure using Prometheus and Grafana, including metrics collection and dashboard configuration.