StakeWise Operator DAppNode Package

This package allows you to run a StakeWise Operator node on your DAppNode device. The StakeWise Network enables anyone capable of running Ethereum validators to participate in liquid staking and receive staking delegations from others by creating a vault in the Stakewise App

Services

This package includes the following services:

• StakeWise Operator (operator):

  • The operator node is responsible for managing your vault and validator operations within the StakeWise ecosystem. It interacts with both the execution and consensus layers of Ethereum.

  • Configuration files for the operator are stored in /data/operator/config. The logs are located in /data/operator/logs.

  • The operator node handles the creation of the deposit_data.json file and the corresponding validator keys, which will be uploaded to the Web3Signer running on your Dappnode

• Staker Tools Integration:

  • This package includes dvt_lsd_tools.sh sourced from the staker-package-scripts repository. It is downloaded during the Docker build process and placed in /etc/profile.d/. This script helps manage staking-related processes within the StakeWise operator node.

Configuration

The setup wizard allows you to configure the StakeWise Operator during installation. You can set the following fields:

1. Vault Contract Address: Enter the contract address of your StakeWise vault. This is required to link your operator to the correct vault on the StakeWise network.
2. Number of Validators: Define how many validators your operator will manage.

You can also leave these fields blank and restore them later by uploading a backup that includes your configuration.

Backup and Restore

• Backup: The package provides a backup feature to save important configuration and data files, such as the operator's vault contract address and mnemonic. This is crucial for securing your operator's state.

• Restore: You can restore a previously saved backup by uploading the relevant files, such as mnemonic.txt or the vault configuration.

It's highly recommended that you download and store your backup securely after the operator setup.

Monitoring

• Prometheus Metrics:

  The operator exposes Prometheus metrics for monitoring the node’s performance and health, which are accessible on port 8008.

Steps to Become a StakeWise Operator

1. Create Your Vault: First, create your vault on the StakeWise platform. Follow the steps to configure your vault and note down the vault contract address.

2. Install the StakeWise Operator Package: Install the package on your DAppNode and complete the setup by entering the Vault Contract Address and specifying the number of validators.

3. Backup Your Configuration: After the initial configuration, download a backup of your operator’s configuration to store it securely.

4. Upload Deposit Data: After generating validator keys, upload the deposit_data.json file to your vault on the StakeWise platform.

5. Manage Your Mnemonic: The mnemonic used for validator key generation should be secured. You can download it from the backup and store it safely.

6. Validator Management: You can increase the number of validators through the package configuration. The operator will create additional keys and upload the deposit data as needed.

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For more detailed instructions and information, visit the StakeWise documentation.