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Version: v0.17.1

Run a cluster as a group

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Charon is in an alpha state and should be used with caution according to its Terms of Use.

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Running a Distributed Validator with others typically means that several operators run the various nodes of the cluster. In such a case, the key shares should be created with a distributed key generation process, avoiding the private key being stored in full, anywhere.

There are two sequential user journeys when setting up a DV cluster with others. Each comes with its own quickstart:

  1. The Creator (Leader) Journey, which outlines the steps to propose a Distributed Validator Cluster.

    • In the Creator case, the person creating the cluster will NOT be a node operator in the cluster.
    • In the Leader case, the person creating the cluster will be a node operator in the cluster.

  2. The Operator Journey which outlines the steps to create a Distributed Validator Cluster proposed by a leader or creator using the above process.