Guide: How to Set Up a Cardano Stake Pool

This guide explains how to install and configure a Cardano stake pool from source code on Ubuntu/Debian in a two-node setup comprised of one block-producing node and one relay node. Every Cardano stak

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Available since 2021 and one of the first resources available online to support Cardano stake pool operations, the How to Set Up a Cardano Stake Pool guide provides open source educational content that continues to play an essential role in welcoming newcomers to the Cardano ecosystem while also serving as a valuable resource for experienced Cardano community members.

The guide offers complete, accurate and up-to-date information and step-by-step procedures on topics related to operating the Cardano Node and supporting software in practical, real-world stake pool configurations. The guide also explains in detail how to upgrade Cardano Node software.

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🎉 Introduction

The How to Set Up a Cardano Stake Pool guide aims to give you complete, step-by-step instructions to implement a secure Cardano stake pool using the currently recommended software versions.

The guide also aims to give you the understanding and skills you need to perform administrative tasks related to managing and maintaining a stake pool successfully over time.

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