🧪 Key Generation for Testnet
The current Hoodi deployment accepts 0x01 validator keys only, with deposit data set to 32 ETH. The dedicated 0x02 CSM testnet is not live yet.
Generating Keys
- EthPillar
- Eth Docker
- Sedge
- All Others
EthPillar
Method 1
You will be prompted to generate validator keys during the initial setup process. Select Yes and follow the terminal UI to generate your validator keys.
Method 2
If you selected No during the initial setup, run:
ethpillar
Then select Validator Client → Generate / Import Validator Keys → Generate new validator keys and follow the prompts.
Eth Docker
Method 1
You will be prompted to generate validator keys during initial setup. Select Yes and follow the terminal UI.
Method 2
If you selected No, run:
cd ~/eth-docker
./ethd cmd run --rm deposit-cli-new --execution_address 0x4473dCDDbf77679A643BdB654dbd86D67F8d32f2 --uid $(id -u)
Keystores will be in ~/eth-docker/.eth/validator_keys.
Sedge
In the prompts when setting up your node with the interactive mode, choose to generate keystore source, mnemonic source (backup your seed), and passphrase. Specify the number of keys and initial index.
All Others
Use the Wagyu Keygen GUI:
- Go to https://wagyu.gg/ and install the tool.
- Generate a secret recovery phrase and select the network.
- Write down the phrase and confirm it.
- Choose number of validator keys.
- Encrypt keystores with a strong password.
- IMPORTANT: Set withdrawal address to the Lido Withdrawal Vault:
- Hoodi:
0x4473dCDDbf77679A643BdB654dbd86D67F8d32f2
- Hoodi:
- Confirm password.
- Select output folder for keystores and deposit data.
You will receive:
keystore-m_<timestamp>.json: signing keystoredeposit_data-<timestamp>.json: deposit data
Importing Keys
- Dappnode
- EthPillar
- Stereum
- Sedge
- Eth Docker
- Systemd
Dappnode
Go to UI → Stakers → Hoodi → click Upload Keystores. After install (~5 min), refresh.
- Click Import Keystores.
- Browse keystores and enter password.
- Tag them “Lido”; fee recipient is
0x9b108015fe433F173696Af3Aa0CF7CDb3E104258.
EthPillar
Method 1
If keys generated during setup, select yes on import prompt.
Method 2
For offline keys:
cat $(find /var/lib -name "keystore*.json" 2>/dev/null)
Run ethpillar, select Validator Client → Generate / Import Validator Keys → Import validator keys from offline ..., paste path.
Stereum
Go to Staking tab, drag & drop keystores:
- Select CSM validator client.
- Enter password and click ✓.
Sedge
To import keys in sedge, you just have to run:
sedge import-key --from `path-to-keys` -n `network` --start-validator `name-of-validator-client`
This will copy the keys from the specified path, ensure are set to the correct network, and help Sedge know how to import them based on the used client.