🥩Guide | How to setup a validator for Ethereum staking on mainnet

Using the gold standard of ETH staking, become a solo home staker. Help decentralize Ethereum, a proof-of-stake blockchain. Anyone with 32 ETH can join.

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🚀Option 1: Quickstart with EthPillar - Recommended for most users

▶️ Ubuntu One-liner Install:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/coincashew/EthPillar/main/install.sh)"

😄 Friendly Node Installer: Helps you deploy a systemd installation with minority clients Nimbus-Nethermind or Teku-Besu stack in just minutes. MEVboost included. Lido CSM supported.

💾 Ease of use: No more remembering CLI commands required. Access common node operations via a simple text user interface (TUI). When EthPillar is deployed, operating your node becomes a breeze.

🦉 Fast Updates: Quickly find and download the latest consensus/execution release. Less downtime!

❗To learn more about EthPillar, visit the quickstart page.

EthPillar's TUI - Navigate the menu to control your node

⛓️Option 2: Manual Installation

• This guide aims to reduce the reliance on scripts in this section to make the learning process more straightforward and understandable.

• This approach provides a detailed overview of the steps involved, ensuring stakers have a clear understanding of the process.

• Great for advanced users comfortable with the CLI terminal who want full control and require customization of EL/CL combinations and their configurations.

• Deploys a systemd installation with any EL/CL combination you choose.

• After installation, use EthPillar to simplify maintenance of your node.

To install manually, continue with this guide.

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