Upload/Remove/View validator keys
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Go to the Lido CSM Widget and connect your wallet. MAKE SURE THAT YOU ARE ON THE CORRECT NETWORK (i.e., Holesky or Mainnet).
Mainnet: https://csm.lido.fi/
Holesky: https://csm.testnet.fi/
Select Become a Node Operator and then Create a Node Operator
On the Lido 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.
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 Lido CSM Widget, under the KEYS header
Select the REMOVE tab on the widget
Select the keys you want to remove--
Keys that have been deposited cannot be deleted and only can be exited.
You can also view the status of the keys pertaining to your uploaded deposit data file and take the necessary actions.
Active
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
Key has been deposited & is either pending activation or active on the
