Becoming a Penumbra validator

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# Penumbra Validator Setup Guide

## Prerequisites
1. Ensure system meets the following requirements:
   - 8GB RAM, 2-4 vCPUs, 200GB SSD storage.
   - Public IP for peer-to-peer connections.
2. Install dependencies: `git`, `rustup`, and `cargo`.

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## Step 1: Install Penumbra (`pd`)
1. Clone the Penumbra repository:
   git clone https://github.com/penumbra-zone/penumbra.git
   cd penumbra
2. Build and install the `pd` binary:
   cargo install --path .

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## Step 2: Join a Network
1. Fetch the network configuration:
   pd network join <network-name>
   Replace `<network-name>` with the desired network (e.g., `mainnet` or `testnet`).

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## Step 3: Set Up Validator Keys
1. Generate validator key pair:
   pd validator keygen
2. Backup the generated keys securely.

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## Step 4: Run the Node
1. Start the full node:
   pd start
2. Review and adjust `config.toml` if necessary, located at:
   ~/.penumbra/network_data/node0/cometbft/config/config.toml

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## Step 5: Stake Tokens to Become a Validator
1. Delegate stake using `pcli`:
   pcli tx delegate <amount> --to <validator-address>
   Replace `<amount>` with the token amount and `<validator-address>` with your validator address.
2. Monitor logs to confirm validation participation.

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## Notes
- Ensure the following ports are properly configured:
  - `26656/TCP` for P2P communication (public).
  - Refer to the network guide for additional ports.
- Regularly update `pd` by pulling the latest repository changes and rebuilding.

Use cargo build to build the binary instead of cargo install : cargo build --release