# EthPillar: one-liner setup tool and node management TUI

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## :new: What is EthPillar?

:smile: **Friendly Node Installer**: No node yet? Helps you installs a Ethereum node (Nimbus+Nethermind) stack in just minutes. MEVboost included.

:floppy\_disk: **Ease of use**: No more remembering CLI commands required. Access common node operations via a simple text user interface (TUI).

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

:tada:**Compatibility**: Behind the scenes, node commands and file structure are identical to V2 staking setups.

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Already a running a Validator? EthPillar is compatible with [a Coincashew V2 Staking Setup.](https://www.coincashew.com/coins/overview-eth/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-mainnet)
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## :sunglasses: Preview

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/9KF47A90HRvVnkm4oDNF/blobs/PVlr4z7eBtM8zqWbY9fB/preview02.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Main Menu</p></figcaption></figure>

<div><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/9KF47A90HRvVnkm4oDNF/blobs/23QMDeOHpPA2eIbGoaNM/preview01.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Execution Client</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/9KF47A90HRvVnkm4oDNF/blobs/Z12kRuAOjpoHOwfV4T7b/preview03.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Consensus Client</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/9KF47A90HRvVnkm4oDNF/blobs/L0JiB8RXW2OeyriF9PjG/preview04.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Validator</p></figcaption></figure></div>

<div><figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/9KF47A90HRvVnkm4oDNF/blobs/rnUEN7ehfYEoabGlEW8D/preview05.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>System Administration</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/9KF47A90HRvVnkm4oDNF/blobs/4iRpprC5OtyjvuVxFlwF/preview06.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Tools</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/9KF47A90HRvVnkm4oDNF/blobs/G7gRJhGMuLUNXurVti80/preview07.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Mevboost</p></figcaption></figure></div>

## :whale: Prerequisites

* [Review how staking works and the hardware requirements](https://www.coincashew.com/spanish/coins/overview-eth/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-mainnet/part-i-installation/prerequisites)
* An [Ubuntu](https://www.coincashew.com/spanish/coins/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-mainnet/part-i-installation/prerequisites#setup-ubuntu) installation.
  * Tested working with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
  * Also appears compatible with Linux Mint 21.2, Debian 12

## :triangular\_ruler: Option 1: Automated One-Liner Install

Open a terminal window from anywhere by typing `Ctrl+Alt+T`.

To install, paste the following:

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

## :handshake: Option 2: Manual Install

**Install updates and packages:**

```bash
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install git curl ccze bc tmux
```

**Clone the ethpillar repo and install:**

```bash
mkdir -p ~/git/ethpillar
git clone https://github.com/coincashew/ethpillar.git ~/git/ethpillar
sudo ln -s ~/git/ethpillar/ethpillar.sh /usr/local/bin/ethpillar
```

#### Run ethpillar:

```bash
ethpillar
```

## :tada:Next Steps

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Congrats on installing a EthPillar, making nodes and home staking easier!
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<details>

<summary>Additional step for new Node operators, new Validators</summary>

**Step 1: Configure your network, port forwarding and firewall.**

* With EthPillar, configuration can be changed at:
  * **Tools > UFW Firewall > Enable firewall with default settings**
  * Port forwarding is [manually configured](https://www.coincashew.com/spanish/coins/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-mainnet/part-i-installation/step-2-configuring-node#configure-port-forwarding), depending on your router.
  * Confirm port forwarding is working with **Tools** > **Port Checker**
* Alternatively configure manually per the manual guide. [Click here for detailed network configuration.](https://www.coincashew.com/spanish/coins/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-mainnet/part-i-installation/step-2-configuring-node#network-configuration)

**Step 2: Configure your BIOS to auto power on after power loss**

Actual steps vary depending on your computer's BIOS. General idea here: <https://www.wintips.org/setup-computer-to-auto-power-on-after-power-outage/>

**Step 3: Enable Monitoring and Alerts (Optional)**

Found under:

* **Tools** > **Monitoring**

**Step 4: Benchmark your node (Optional)**

Ensure your node has sufficient CPU/disk/network performance.

* **Tools** > **Yet-Another-Bench-Script**

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<details>

<summary>Additional steps for new Validators</summary>

**Step 1: Setup Validator Keys**

* Familarize yourself with the main guide's section on [setting up your validator keys.](https://www.coincashew.com/spanish/coins/overview-eth/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-mainnet/part-i-installation/step-5-installing-validator/setting-up-validator-keys)
* When ready to generate your keys, go to **EthPillar > Validator Client > Generate / Import Validator Keys**

**Step 2: Upload deposit\_data.json to Launchpad**

* To begin staking on Ethereum as a validator, you need to submit to the Launchpad your deposit\_data.json file, which includes crucial withdrawal address details, and pay the required deposit of 32ETH per validator.

**Step 3: Congrats!**

* Now you're waiting in the Entry Queue [https://www.validatorqueue.com](https://www.validatorqueue.com/)
* Check out the [next steps from the main guide](https://www.coincashew.com/coins/overview-eth/guide-or-how-to-setup-a-validator-on-eth2-mainnet/part-i-installation/step-5-installing-validator/next-steps) for further knowledge. Especially the FAQ's "Wen staking rewards?"

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## :joy: POAP

Are you a EthPillar Enjooyer? [Support this public good by purchasing a limited edition POAP!](https://checkout.poap.xyz/169495)

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/9KF47A90HRvVnkm4oDNF/blobs/pzWpcNXl4O3d05OBfUX4/3adf69e9-fb1b-4665-8645-60d71dd01a7b.png" alt=""><figcaption><p>Your EthPillar Enjoyoor's POAP</p></figcaption></figure>

**Purchase link:** <https://checkout.poap.xyz/169495>

ETH accepted on Mainnet, Arbitrum, Base, Optimism. :pray:

## :telephone: Get in touch

Have questions? Chat with other home stakers on [Discord](https://discord.gg/dEpAVWgFNB) or open PRs/issues on [Github](https://github.com/coincashew/ethpillar).

Open source source code available here: <https://github.com/coincashew/EthPillar>

## :heart: Donations

If you'd like to support this public goods project, find us on the next Gitcoin Grants.

Our donation address is [0xCF83d0c22dd54475cC0C52721B0ef07d9756E8C0](https://etherscan.io/address/0xCF83d0c22dd54475cC0C52721B0ef07d9756E8C0) or coincashew\.eth

## :ballot\_box\_with\_check: How to Update

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Upon opening EthPillar,

* Navigate to **System Administration > Update EthPillar** and then quit and relaunch.
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From a terminal, pull the latest updates from git.

```bash
cd ~/git/ethpillar
git pull
```

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## :tada: Credits

Shout out to [accidental-green](https://github.com/accidental-green/validator-install) for their pioneering work in Python validator tools, which has unintentionally ignited the inspiration and direction for this project. We are building upon their innovative foundations by forking their validator-install code. A heartfelt thanks to accidental-green for their game-changing contributions to the open-source Ethereum ecosystem!