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How to setup a Gnosis Validator Node on Allnodes
How to setup a Gnosis Validator Node on Allnodes

Gnosis (GNO) Validator Nodes Hosting

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Written by Allnodes Team
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A Gnosis Validator Node can be hosted with Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, or Coinbase wallets.


When generating Gnosis validator keys through Allnodes, you will not receive a new mnemonic. Your withdrawal key is your GNO address. Access to your initial wallet is required when you decide to withdraw your funds after Phase 1.5. Attention! You don't EVER share your withdrawal private keys or mnemonic with anyone, including Allnodes.

During the process of hosting your nodes on Allnodes, you'll be asked to upload your json files. These files contain your Validator private keys. A validator private key is required for your Validator node to validate. It is not a withdrawal key and doesn't give access to your funds.

Your Validator key information is protected at all times with Allnode's secure multi-level shield system.

While we are a non-custodial service, when activating a validator node, technically your coins will be sent from your wallet to staking smart contract (mainnet): 0x0B98057eA310F4d31F2a452B414647007d1645d9 (Do not send GNO here directly)


Gnosis Staking is working on the Gnosis network. If you have GNO on Ethereum mainnet, you will need to bridge it to the Gnosis chain.


Gnosis Validator Keys Generator: https://wallet.allnodes.com/gno/generate


Instructions for Ledger (through MetaMask):

  1. Download and install the MetaMask wallet from the official website: https://metamask.io
    If you already have at least 1 GNO and 0.1 xDAI in your wallet, start at step 9.

  2. Open the "Settings" menu, select "Networks", and press the "Add network" button.

  3. Insert this data in the fields required and press the "Save" button.
    Network Name: Gnosis by Allnodes

    ChainID: 100
    Symbol: xDAI

  4. Click on the "Ethereum Mainnet" dropdown and switch to the "xDAI Chain" network.

  5. Connect your Ledger wallet to your computer and open the Ethereum app on it.

  6. Choose the "Connect Hardware Wallet" option in MetaMask menu, select Ledger and choose your address.

  7. Open your wallet and copy your address.

  8. Send at least 1 GNO and 0.1 xDAI to that address.
    0.1 xDAI is required to cover the costs of the initial deposit transaction.

  9. Press the "PROCEED" button.

  10. Press the "CONNECT" button and select "Ledger".

  11. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.


Instructions for Trezor (through MetaMask):

  1. Download and install the MetaMask wallet from the official website: https://metamask.io
    If you already have at least 1 GNO and 0.1 xDAI in your wallet, start at step 9.

  2. Open the "Settings" menu, select "Networks", and press the "Add network" button.

  3. Insert this data in the fields required and press the "Save" button.
    Network Name: Gnosis by Allnodes

    ChainID: 100
    Symbol: xDAI

  4. Click on the "Ethereum Mainnet" dropdown and switch to the "xDAI Chain" network.

  5. Connect your Trezor wallet to your computer.

  6. Choose the "Connect Hardware Wallet" option in MetaMask menu, select Trezor and choose your address.

  7. Open your wallet and copy your address.

  8. Send at least 1 GNO and 0.1 xDAI to that address.
    0.1 xDAI is required to cover the costs of the initial deposit transaction.

  9. Press the "PROCEED" button.

  10. Press the "CONNECT" button and select Trezor.

  11. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.


Instructions for MetaMask:

  1. Download and install the MetaMask wallet from the official website: https://metamask.io
    If you already have at least 1 GNO and 0.1 xDAI in your wallet, start at step 7.

  2. Open the "Settings" menu, select "Networks", and press the "Add network" button.

  3. Insert this data in the fields required and press the "Save" button.
    Network Name: Gnosis by Allnodes

    ChainID: 100
    Symbol: xDAI

  4. Click on the "Ethereum Mainnet" dropdown and switch to the "xDAI Chain" network.

  5. Copy your address and send at least 1 GNO and 0.1 xDAI to that address.
    0.1 xDAI is required to cover the costs of the initial deposit transaction.

  6. Press the "PROCEED" button.

  7. Press the "CONNECT" button and select MetaMask.

  8. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.


Instructions for the Coinbase Wallet:

  1. Download and install the Coinbase wallet from the official website: https://www.coinbase.com/wallet
    If you already have at least 1 GNO and 0.1 xDAI in your wallet, start at step 7.

  2. Open the "Settings" menu, select "Default network", and press the "Add custom network" button.

  3. Insert this data in the fields required and press the "Save" button.
    Network Name: Gnosis by Allnodes

    ChainID: 100
    Symbol: xDAI

  4. Open the "Settings" menu, click on "Default network", and select "xDAI Chain".

  5. Copy your address and send at least 1 GNO and 0.1 xDAI to that address.
    0.1 xDAI is required to cover the costs of the initial deposit transaction.

  6. Press the "PROCEED" button.

  7. Press the "CONNECT" button and select the "Coinbase Wallet".

Follow further instructions from Allnodes.


Instructions for Validator Migration to Allnodes:

  1. Select "Host Validator Node", and press the "PROCEED" button.

  2. Select the "MANUALLY" button, enter your original deposit address, and click the "FIND" button.

  3. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.


Exiting:

Exiting your Gnosis validators involves three steps:

  1. Close your GNO validators by messaging us in the inner chat on Allnodes.com. We will exit them, which will halt your fees.

  2. After we manually exit your GNO validators, we will inform you via the inner chat. Please wait at least 48 hours before claiming your rewards and initial deposit. You can claim your collateral along with any additional GNO rewards at: https://deposit.gnosischain.com/

  3. Once you have withdrawn your GNO, please send us a message in the inner chat, and we will remove your nodes from the portfolio page.

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