Tutorial: Running a Initia Validator Node using Mintair

Mintair makes blockchain nodes accessible to all. Deploy effortlessly, host your server, transact seamlessly, and unlock the rewards of decentralization.

Mintair is thrilled to announce support for Initia Validator Node deployment in one click.

Initia is a Layer 1 Network on Cosmos, offering customizable Optimistic Rollups for application developers to easily launch their own L2 solutions.

Recently, Initia announced the launch of their testnet, which will be active for 8 weeks.

Step by Step Guide 

STEP 1: Connect your wallet to Mintair

Step 2: Purchase a Slot

Select your preferred plan, say it’s a 1-month plan with a rate of $49.99/month.

Note: We recommend buying a 2 month plan, as the testnet is going to be live for 8 weeks.

Step 3: Fill the form

Go to Active Nodes, fill the form for Initia with your name, description, and website.

Fill Form
Fill Form

Step 4: Your node will be deployed within 24 hours.

Step 5: Once your node has been deployed, claim from the faucet for Validator registration: https://faucet.testnet.initia.xyz/

Please use your init “Node Address” that you got on Mintair.

Testnet Faucet
Testnet Faucet

Congratulations! Your node will automatically be registered as a Validator. This process may take about 48 hours, as the node needs to fully synchronize with the blockchain first.

You can check your node has been registered here: https://scan.testnet.initia.xyz/initiation-1/validators

Make sure to search in “Inactive Validators” using your Validator Address (beginning with initvalo)Step 6: Once your Initia node has been deployed, make sure to fill out the Validator Initiation Form:

This form will close on Friday, May 24th 00:00 UTC

How to fill Initiation-1 Validator Form:

Moniker: The name given to your validator To check, paste your validator address here: https://scan.testnet.initia.xyz/initiation-1/validators


Validator Address: It is visible on the Initia Card under Active Node.

Validator Website Domain: Your website (if you have one) or the link to your Twitter.
Your website should reflect your Moniker.

Public RPC Endpoint: It is visible on the Initia Card under Active Node


Which other chains do you run validators on? If you are running other validator nodes, write the names of the projects and include the link to your validator on the explorer.

Where do you run your nodes? Cloud Services

Where will your nodes be located? Germany

How do you envision adding value to the Initia Community? i.e. Research, Public RPCs, ... Be creative!

Do you acknowledge that this program is only for the mainnet validator set selection, and not other rewards? Yes

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