1 00:00:14,230 --> 00:00:20,613 [HOST] Welcome to X1 Report, your source for the latest in blockchain news. Today, we're diving 2 00:00:20,613 --> 00:00:26,923 into the world of running an X1 validator, exploring both the official setup and the X1 3 00:00:26,923 --> 00:00:28,301 Console fast track. 4 00:00:28,301 --> 00:00:34,693 [ANALYST] X1 is one of the cheapest major networks to validate on, thanks to its unique design 5 00:00:34,693 --> 00:00:41,313 decision: validators do not pay for votes. This means vote transactions are essentially 6 00:00:41,313 --> 00:00:47,249 free, drastically reducing the recurring costs associated with running a node. 7 00:00:47,249 --> 00:00:54,449 [HOST] The network's current state shows 725 vote accounts, with 574 voting and only 0.96% of 8 00:00:54,449 --> 00:01:01,733 total active stake being delinquent. This indicates the network has plenty of consensus 9 00:01:01,733 --> 00:01:05,082 headroom, which is crucial for upgrades. 10 00:01:05,082 --> 00:01:13,634 [ANALYST] Before you start, X1 Labs recommends a bare-metal server with at least 12 cores, 192GB of 11 00:01:13,634 --> 00:01:21,802 RAM, and a 4TB NVMe disk. The OS should be Ubuntu 22.04.5 LTS, and the server must be 12 00:01:21,802 --> 00:01:23,820 dedicated, not a VPS. 13 00:01:23,820 --> 00:01:29,481 [HOST] The X1 Console fast track automates much of the setup process, making it easier for 14 00:01:29,481 --> 00:01:35,141 operators who want a reliable node with less hand-holding. It handles installation, 15 00:01:35,141 --> 00:01:40,051 updates, health checks, stake management, and monitoring from one place. 16 00:01:40,051 --> 00:01:46,426 [ANALYST] Installation is straightforward: clone the X1 Console repository and run a couple of 17 00:01:46,426 --> 00:01:53,104 commands. The console provides a menu-driven interface for managing your validator, with 18 00:01:53,104 --> 00:01:58,720 key options like health checks, stake management, and commission settings. 19 00:01:58,720 --> 00:02:04,653 [HOST] For those who prefer full control, the official path involves installing Rust, building 20 00:02:04,653 --> 00:02:10,722 Tachyon, tuning the kernel, and setting up keypairs. The startup script is crucial, as it 21 00:02:10,722 --> 00:02:14,951 includes flags for dynamic port ranges and snapshot downloads. 22 00:02:14,951 --> 00:02:21,493 [ANALYST] After setting up, you'll need to fund your accounts and create a vote account. Remember, 23 00:02:21,493 --> 00:02:28,036 the X1 Foundation Stake Delegation Program requires a minimum self-stake of 3,000 XNT as 24 00:02:28,036 --> 00:02:30,415 of the Project Capybara upgrade. 25 00:02:30,415 --> 00:02:36,706 [HOST] Keeping your node current is essential. Upgrades are not optional; nodes left on old 26 00:02:36,706 --> 00:02:43,072 versions will eventually be forked out of the network. X1 Labs asks operators to hold 27 00:02:43,072 --> 00:02:46,367 upgrades until delinquent stake is below 5%. 28 00:02:46,367 --> 00:02:52,791 [ANALYST] The upgrade process can be done manually or via the X1 Console, which also handles auto- 29 00:02:52,791 --> 00:02:58,849 updates and alerts. Always read release notes before upgrading to avoid issues with 30 00:02:58,849 --> 00:03:00,090 deprecated flags. 31 00:03:00,090 --> 00:03:06,561 [HOST] For support, join the X1 Validators Army on Telegram for upgrade coordination and release 32 00:03:06,561 --> 00:03:12,595 announcements. The community is active and can provide quick answers when your node 33 00:03:12,595 --> 00:03:13,395 misbehaves. 34 00:03:13,395 --> 00:03:19,624 [ANALYST] The real barriers to validating on X1 are a bare-metal server that meets the spec, enough 35 00:03:19,624 --> 00:03:25,503 self-stake to clear the delegation threshold, and the operational discipline to read 36 00:03:25,503 --> 00:03:28,302 release notes and watch for delinquency. 37 00:03:28,302 --> 00:03:34,969 [HOST] X1 is about as cheap a network to validate on as exists, because the cost that dominates 38 00:03:34,969 --> 00:03:41,181 everywhere else — paying for your own votes — simply is not charged here. For more 39 00:03:41,181 --> 00:03:44,742 information, visit x1report.com/official-links. 40 00:03:44,742 --> 00:03:51,576 [ANALYST] That's all from X1 Report today. Stay tuned for more updates and insights into the world 41 00:03:51,576 --> 00:03:56,236 of blockchain. Until next time, keep validating responsibly.