🌈 Harmony Validator Guides
🎯 What is a Harmony Validator?
Blockchain Infrastructure: Harmony Validators verify each block produced on-chain with all current transactions, securing the network and earning rewards for delegators.
The Harmony ecosystem refers to "Harmony Validator" in two distinct contexts:
- 💰 Validator Wallet - A standard wallet upgraded to validator status. Visible on the staking portal (opens in a new tab) with registered validator addresses from creation time.
- 🖥️ Validator Server Node - The physical infrastructure running Harmony software using your wallet and BLS keys for block validation.
📚 New Validator Guide
For Beginners: Our original Companion Guide created when we first established our validators. Designed to help regular investors become professional validators through hands-on learning.
The New Validators Companion teaches prospective validators how to prepare, install/run software, and manage operations afterwards. Use our guide alongside the Official Harmony Validator Guide (opens in a new tab) for comprehensive understanding.
Self-Reliance Required: As a validator, you are your own support system during election cycles. Complete knowledge is essential for success.
🗺️ Guide Structure
- 🎓 New Validators - Complete server setup from scratch with foundational knowledge for success
- ⚡ Experienced Validators - Rapid deployment using our harmony-toolbox automation
- 🔧 Post Install - Convergence point covering post-installation management, toolbox integration, and manual procedures
🛠️ Validator Toolbox Guide
Automation Suite: Our Validator Toolbox provides comprehensive installer and management menu applications for streamlined validator operations.
🚫 Learning First: New validators should examine our installer, but must learn manual procedures first for proper understanding and troubleshooting capabilities.
🎯 The EasyNodePro Method
Professional Standards: Our battle-tested approach emphasizes organization and security beyond standard Harmony documentation.
🔐 Security Best Practices
User Account Management:
- ✅ Create dedicated service account for running Harmony
- ❌ Never use
rootorharmonyas account names - ✅ Recommended: Use descriptive names like
serviceharmony
📁 Directory Organization
Structured Storage:
- Harmony Directory: Use dedicated folder in user home directory
- Recommended Path:
/home/serviceharmony/harmony - Benefits: Clear organization, easy backup, proper permissions
🤝 Validator Support Communities
Self-Service Model: Blockchain networks provide no official validator support - you are your own help desk. Master your system before going live on any blockchain.
🆘 Community Support Channels
Primary Support: 🎮 Harmony Official Discord (opens in a new tab) - Best response time for all Harmony-related questions
Additional Resources:
- 📱 Harmony Mainnet Staking Telegram (opens in a new tab) - Active validator community discussions
- 💬 EasyNodePro Discord (opens in a new tab) - Community assistance with response time variations
💝 Support Our Work
Community Contribution: Support our continued development of free validator tools and comprehensive documentation.
☕ Ways to Support
- ☕ Buy Me a Coffee (opens in a new tab) - Quick one-time support
- 🎯 Stake with Our Validators (opens in a new tab) - Ongoing support through delegation
- 🌐 Visit Our Links Page (opens in a new tab) - All support options and social channels
🚀 Ready to Begin? Choose your path: Manual Setup for Learning or Automated Deployment for Veterans. Both roads lead to professional validator operations.