๐Ÿ”Re-application Process

Reactivating Your Validator Node After a Penalty

Penalized validators have the option to apply to become a validator again. The re-application process involves submitting a proposal and participating in the voting system. Hereโ€™s how to reactivate your validator node:

Steps to Reactivate Your Validator Node

  1. Create Proposal

    • Click on the link โ€œClick here to addโ€ to open a popup window.

    • Enter the validator address and its details.

    • Click โ€œOkโ€ to execute the transaction.

  2. Vote for Proposal

    • A list of active proposals will be displayed.

    • Active validators can vote for the selected validator. Until a majority or all active validators have voted, the proposal remains open.

    • Once the validator receives votes from more than 50% of the active validators, they will be reactivated.

  3. Stake to Reactivate

    • The reactivated validator needs to stake an additional minimum staking amount of 0.1 TAO (100000000000000000 WEI) to get listed among the active validators. This value is subject to change, and you can check the contract information here under function 3, minimumStakingAmount.

    • Ensure the wallet is connected properly and it is the correct penalized validator node wallet connected, as the stake button only appears to the penalized validator node. Otherwise, the stake button doesnโ€™t appear.

Monitor Status

  1. Check Tmux Session:

    • After completing the steps, go back to your tmux session and wait until the err="unauthorized validator" message disappears. This could take up to 15 minutes.

    • Attach node tmux session:

      tmux attach -t node1
  2. Verify Activation:

    • Once the error message disappears, your node will begin mining blocks again and will reappear in the list of active validators. The proposal will also disappear from the proposal page.

    • Detach node tmux session:

      Press CTRL & b, release both keys, and press d

Important Notes

  • Security: Ensure that all transactions are secure and double-check the details before confirming.

  • Penalties: Be aware that if the validator unstakes any tokens, the system will penalize them and they will lose their validator spot. They will have to send a proposal to the system to get back online again and win the votes of at least 51% of validators.

  • Support: If you encounter any issues or need assistance, refer to the help section on the staking website or contact support.

Ensuring Network Integrity

This process ensures that only trustworthy and reliable nodes are allowed to participate in the network, maintaining its integrity and security.

By following these steps, you can efficiently manage the reactivation of your validator node on the TAOevm network.

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