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How to setup a Stader ETHx Validator on Allnodes
How to setup a Stader ETHx Validator on Allnodes

Stader (SD) ETHx Validators Hosting

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Written by Allnodes Team
Updated over 7 months ago

A Stader ETHx Validator can be hosted with Ledger, Trezor, MetaMask, Coinbase, Trust, or any other wallet that supports WalletConnect.

A step-by-step guide: https://blog.allnodes.com/a-step-by-step-guide-for-launching-your-own-stader-ethx-validator-on-allnodes-ef81c1b0f851
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​Video guide:

Instructions for Ledger (through Ledger Live):

  1. Connect your Ledger wallet to your computer and open the Ethereum app on it.
    ​If you already have at least 4.25 ETH in your wallet, start at step 8.

  2. Open the Ledger Live app and press the "Accounts" tab.

  3. Press the "Add account" button, select Ethereum, and press the "Continue" button.

  4. Press the "Add account" button, then select the "Done" button.

  5. Click on your account, press the "Manage" button, and select the "Receive" menu.

  6. Press the "Continue" button and copy your address.

  7. Send at least 4.25 ETH (SD tokens are also required) to that address.
    ​0.25 ETH is required to cover the gas cost of the initial and future transactions associated with your ETHx Validator.

  8. Open this link: https://www.allnodes.com/sd/host

  9. Choose "Mainnet" and press "PROCEED".

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

  11. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.
    ​While we are a non-custodial service, when activating a minipool, technically your coins will be sent from your wallet to smart contracts associated with Stader and Ethereum Staking.

Instructions for Trezor (through Trezor Suite):

  1. Connect your Trezor wallet to your computer.
    ​If you already have at least 4.25 ETH in your wallet, start at step 7.

  2. Download and install the Trezor Suite from the official website: https://suite.trezor.io

  3. Press the "+" button and select Ethereum.

  4. Click on the added account, click on the "..." button, and select the "Receive" menu.

  5. Press the "Show full address" button and copy your address.

  6. Send at least 4.25 ETH (SD tokens are also required) to your address.
    ​0.25 ETH is required to cover the gas cost of the initial and future transactions associated with your ETHx Validator.

  7. Open this link: https://www.allnodes.com/sd/host

  8. Choose "Mainnet" and press "PROCEED".

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

  10. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.
    ​While we are a non-custodial service, when activating a minipool, technically your coins will be sent from your wallet to smart contracts associated with Stader and Ethereum Staking.

Instructions for MetaMask:

  1. Download and install the MetaMask wallet from the official website: https://metamask.io
    ​If you already have at least 4.25 ETH in your wallet, start at step 4.

  2. Open your wallet and copy your address.

  3. Send at least 4.25 ETH (SD tokens are also required) to that address.
    ​0.25 ETH is required to cover the gas cost of the initial and future transactions associated with your ETHx Validator.

  4. Open this link: https://www.allnodes.com/sd/host

  5. Choose "Mainnet" and press "PROCEED".

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

  7. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.
    ​While we are a non-custodial service, when activating a minipool, technically your coins will be sent from your wallet to smart contracts associated with Stader and Ethereum Staking.

Instructions for Coinbase Wallet:

  1. Download and install the MetaMask wallet from the official website: https://www.coinbase.com/wallet
    ​If you already have at least 4.25 ETH in your wallet, start at step 4.

  2. Open your wallet and copy your address.

  3. Send at least 4.25 ETH (SD tokens are also required) to that address.
    ​0.25 ETH is required to cover the gas cost of the initial and future transactions associated with your ETHx Validator.

  4. Open this link: https://www.allnodes.com/sd/host

  5. Choose "Mainnet" and press "PROCEED".

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

  7. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.
    ​While we are a non-custodial service, when activating a minipool, technically your coins will be sent from your wallet to smart contracts associated with Stader and Ethereum Staking.

Instructions for Trust wallet:

  1. Download and install the Trust wallet: https://trustwallet.com
    ​If you already have at least 4.25 ETH in your wallet, start at step 4.

  2. Select Ethereum in the list and click on the "Receive" button.

  3. Copy your address and send at least 4.25 ETH (SD also required) to that address.
    ​0.25 ETH is required to cover the gas cost of the initial and future transactions associated with your ETHx Validator.

  4. Open this link: https://www.allnodes.com/sd/host

  5. Choose "Mainnet" and press "PROCEED".

  6. Press the "CONNECT" button and select "Trust".

  7. Open the "Settings" tab in your Trust wallet and press the "New Connection" button.

  8. Scan the QR code from the Allnodes website with your Trust wallet.

  9. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.
    ​While we are a non-custodial service, when activating a minipool, technically your coins will be sent from your wallet to smart contracts associated with Stader and Ethereum Staking.

Exiting:

To voluntary exit, please click the 3 "..." to the right of your node to open the menu. Click "Voluntary exit". The full exit will consist of steps that will happen automatically one after another. The waiting time between your request for voluntary exit and receiving your funds will be between 2,5 to 21 days.

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