🔑 Generating Validator Keys
Before you can run validators in the Community Staking Module, you need to generate your validator keys. Each key secures a deposit of 32 ETH and is tasked with signing attestations and proposing blocks, so generating it properly and securely is a must. For 0x01 CSM keys, that 32 ETH is also the validator's maximum effective balance; for 0x02 CSM keys, the validator can later grow up to 2,048 ETH through top-ups.
In this section, we’ll guide you through the process of generating validator keys, with options depending on whether you’re deploying on testnet or mainnet.
Generate 0x01 keys for 0x01 CSM (Mainnet and Hoodi), or 0x02 keys for 0x02 CSM (Hoodi only). Double-check the credential type before uploading keys.
Choose your path
We strongly recommend testing your setup on a testnet first, especially if this is your first time operating a validator or using a new stack.