1. Understanding Warden and Validator Nodes

• Warden Project: Warden is a blockchain network focused on decentralization and security. Validator nodes play a key role in verifying transactions and adding new blocks to the blockchain.
• Validator Node: As a validator, you verify transactions and blocks, participate in consensus, and help maintain network integrity.

2. System Requirements

• Hardware: Minimum 4 CPU cores, 16GB RAM, and 1TB SSD.
• Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 or later recommended).
• Network: Stable internet connection with at least 10 Mbps upload/download speed.

3. Pre-requisites

• Knowledge: Familiarity with blockchain concepts and Linux command line.
• Dependencies:
  • Docker and Docker Compose: For containerizing node software.
  • Git: To clone the Warden repository.
  • Node.js and npm: For running scripts and managing packages.

4. Environment Setup

1. Install Docker:

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   sudo apt-get update
   sudo apt-get install -y docker.io
   sudo systemctl start docker
   sudo systemctl enable docker
   
   

2. Install Docker Compose:

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   sudo curl -L "<https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/1.29.2/docker-compose-$>(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
   sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
   
   

3. Install Git:

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   sudo apt-get install -y git
   
   

4. Install Node.js and npm:

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   curl -fsSL <https://deb.nodesource.com/setup_14.x> | sudo -E bash -
   sudo apt-get install -y nodejs
   
   

5. Clone the Warden Repository

• Navigate to your desired directory:

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  cd /path/to/your/directory
  
  

• Clone the repository:

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  git clone <https://github.com/wardenproject/warden.git>
  cd warden
  
  

6. Configuration

• Create and edit the configuration file: Copy the sample configuration file and modify it to suit your needs.

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  cp config.sample.json config.json
  nano config.json