Shardeum Documentation

Advanced Operations

This section covers advanced operations for Shardeum nodes, including:

  • Running validator nodes using Docker
  • Understanding validator node states
  • Staking and unstaking operations
  • Validator rewards and key security
  • Troubleshooting common validator issues

These advanced operations are intended for users who are already familiar with the basics of running a Shardeum node and want to explore more complex operations and configurations.

Running Validator Nodes using Docker

Learn how to set up and run validator nodes using Docker containers for better isolation and management.

Validator Node States

Understand the different states a validator node can be in and what each state means for your node's operation.

Staking and Unstaking

Learn about the staking process, how to stake your SHM tokens to become a validator, and how to unstake when needed.

Validator Rewards and Key Security

Understand how validator rewards work and best practices for securing your validator node's private keys.

Troubleshooting Common Validator Issues

Find solutions to common issues that may arise when running a validator node on the Shardeum network.

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