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One Click Installation Guide

The One Click Installation process for Stereum is designed to facilitate a seamless setup of your node is recommended for beginners as it simplifies the node setup process. Here’s a short overview reflecting a typical node configuration process with Stereum:

Network Selection​

  • The first step in the One Click Installation is selecting your preferred network.
  • Click on the dropdown menu to reveal all available networks:
    • Ethereum Mainnet
    • Goerli Testnet
    • Sepolia Testnet
    • Gnosis Mainnet
    • Holesky Testnet
  • Choose the network that aligns with your intended use case. The choice of network will determine the available presets and configuration settings for your node setup.

One-Click Installation Options​

During the One-Click Installation process, you will choose your use case based on the available options:

  • Staking (Ethereum): Set up a node designed for Ethereum staking purposes.

  • Staking (Gnosis): Set up a node designed for Gnosis staking purposes.

  • MEV-Boosted Staking (Ethereum): Configure a Ethereum node optimized for maximizing MEV (Miner Extractable Value) opportunities.

  • SSV Network: Deploy an SSV (Secret Shared Validators) network node.

  • Archive: Create an archive node that maintains the complete history of the Ethereum blockchain - Guide is currently work in progress

  • Obol: Install a node to participate in the Obol Network, designed for distributed validator technology - Guide is currently work in progress

  • ARM: Specialized installation for ARM architecture hardware, typically used for lower-power devices - Guide is currently work in progress

  • Lido x Obol SDVTM (Testnet): Take part in the testnet & install a node that combines Lido and Obol technologies to decentralize the Staking Pool's Node Operator set.

After selecting your use case and pressing Start, a random client selection will be taken to serve your use case.

Installation Customization​

  • Customize your installation settings:
    • Installed Services: Choose the Ethereum clients and services you wish to run.
    • Additional Options: Set the installation path and whether to start the client automatically after installation.

Synchronization Settings​

Choose how your node clients will synchronize their blockchain data. You have the following options:

  • Genesis Sync: Synchronizes the node from the very first block, processing the entire blockchain history.

  • Recommended Checkpoint Sync: Synchronizes the node from a stable and trusted checkpoint provided by Stereum. You can select from a list of recommended checkpoints.

  • Custom Checkpoint Sync: Allows you to input a custom checkpoint URL to synchronize your node from a specific point in the blockchain. This is suitable if you have a particular source for checkpoints or wish to use a third-party service.

Decide on a synchronization method based on your needs and the desired speed of setup. The Recommended Checkpoint Sync is generally the quickest and easiest for most users.

Installed Services List and Installation​

  • Review a summary of the selected services and configurations.
  • Verify the services, categories, and installation paths chosen for your node.
  • Click Next to begin the installation process.

Once the installation is underway, the system will typically display a progress screen. The intial node installation usually completes in a few minutes, after which the (outstanding) sync process starts.

Important Notes​

  • Verify that your server meets the necessary specifications for the services you wish to run.
  • Check that the installation paths have sufficient storage and are accessible to the Stereum Launcher.
  • Faster synchronization methods like Checkpoint Sync may be available and can expedite the node synchronization process.

After completing these steps, the installation will proceed, resulting in a fully functional node set up according to your preferences. Depending on the chosen options and hardware performance, the syncing process can take several hours or even more.