Upload/Remove/View validator keys
Upload keys
Go to the CSM Widget and connect your wallet that is eligible for the Early Adoption Period
Select
Become a Node Operator
and thenCreate a Node Operator
On the CSM Widget, upload your
deposit data file
and select the corresponding bond type (ETH, stETH, wstETH), and provide the desired bond amount
Print the contents of the deposit_data.json
file on your node machine, then copy & paste the contents into CSM Widget directly.
Identify the actual file name of your
deposit_data.json
file on your node
Print the contents:
Finally, select
Submit
, sign the transaction with your connected wallet, and you are all set.Now you just need to wait for the Lido CSM to deposit your validator keys (using your
deposit data file
). This is a first-in, first-out process so expect a queue when demand is high. More details on this process here
DO NOT DEPOSIT 32 ETH using the deposit data file generated this way as the Lido CSM will make the deposit for you. Doing so will result in a loss of funds.
Remove keys
The Node Operator can delete uploaded keys voluntarily (e.g., duplicate keys) if it has not been deposited yet.
A fee is confiscated from the Node Operator's bond on each deleted key to cover maximal possible operational costs associated with the queue processing. Keys (via the deposit data file) can be deleted in continuous batches (e.g., from index 5 to 10).
More details here.
Go to the CSM Widget, under the
KEYS
headerSelect the
REMOVE
tab on the widgetSelect the keys you want to remove--
Keys that have been deposited cannot be deleted and only can be exited.
View keys
You can also view the status of the keys pertaining to your uploaded deposit data file and take the necessary actions.
Status | What it means | What to do? |
---|---|---|
Active | Key has been deposited & is either pending activation or active on the beacon chain | Make sure your validator node is online to perform its duties |
Depositable | Key is valid and bond is sufficient. Pending deposit from Lido Protocol | Maintain sufficient bond amounts |
Exited | Key has been exited | None |
Unbonded | Bond is insufficient for this key, which can be Active or otherwise | - Active key: Top up bond or exit key - Non-active key: Top up bond or do nothing |
Duplicated | Key has been uploaded twice | Remove duplicate key |
Invalid | Uploaded key has an invalid signature | Remove key |
Stuck | Exit request for Active Key was not fulfilled within 96 hours | Exit key |
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