<hr><h3 id="a-breakthrough-in-validator-performance-monitoring-for-polkadot-and-kusama-networks">A Breakthrough in Validator Performance Monitoring for Polkadot and Kusama Networks</h3><p><a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org">P2P.ORG</a> Validator introduces a Validator Monitoring Service designed to enhance the performance and security of validators within the <a href="https://polkadot.network/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noreferrer">Polkadot</a> and <a href="https://kusama.network/?ref=p2p.org" rel="noreferrer">Kusama</a> networks. This project, supported by the Web 3 Foundation <a href="https://grants.web3.foundation/applications/Validator_Monitoring_Service?ref=p2p.org">grant</a>, showcases our commitment to advancing blockchain technology through strategic innovation.</p><p><strong>What to try?</strong><br><br>Discover our service on our <a href="https://maas.p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org">website</a>, which is accessible via our cloud-based Telegram bot or by cloning our repository for local deployment from our <a href="https://github.com/p2p-org/polkadot_monitoring_service?ref=p2p.org">GitHub</a>. Follow our use <a href="https://p2p.org/economy/validator-monitoring-service-user-guide/">guide</a> to feel our product features. Everything we offer is open-source.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-bookmark-card"><a class="kg-bookmark-container" href="https://p2p.org/economy/validator-monitoring-service-user-guide/"><div class="kg-bookmark-content"><div class="kg-bookmark-title">Validator Monitoring Service User Guide</div><div class="kg-bookmark-description">Welcome to the Validator Monitoring Service User Guide. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you effortlessly set up and navigate through our monitoring service, ensuring you have all the tools and knowledge to monitor your validator’s performance effectively. Find our Monitoring tool by using a tg bot. Telegram bot</div><div class="kg-bookmark-metadata"><img class="kg-bookmark-icon" src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2020/09/favicon.ico" alt><span class="kg-bookmark-author">P2P.org Blog: Insights, Guides, and News</span><span class="kg-bookmark-publisher">Alex Tishin</span></div></div><div class="kg-bookmark-thumbnail"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Polkadot-validator.jpg" alt></div></a></figure><h3 id="overview-of-the-validator-monitoring-service"><strong>Overview of the Validator Monitoring Service</strong></h3><p>Our service is meticulously designed to provide real-time data and comprehensive performance analysis of validators, addressing a critical gap in the existing ecosystem. The service stands out with its unique features:</p><ol><li><strong>Real-Time Performance Data:</strong> Offering insights into validators' active participation in consensus and their role in blockchain security.</li><li><strong>Comparative Analysis:</strong> Enabling users to compare performance metrics with other validators.</li><li><strong>Historical Data Access:</strong> Providing up to one month of stored data for in-depth performance analysis.</li></ol><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://maas.p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Try MaaS (Monitoring as a Service) now!</a></div><h3 id="innovative-features-and-customization"><strong>Innovative Features and Customization</strong></h3><p>Our monitoring tool extends beyond traditional data tracking by incorporating a flexible alerting system that can be tailored via a Telegram interface. This customization allows users to define specific alert thresholds, adapting the tool to their operational needs and enhancing responsiveness to network conditions.</p><h3 id="key-benefits-for-the-community"><strong>Key Benefits for the Community</strong></h3><p>Our service is strategically designed to serve multiple stakeholders within the blockchain ecosystem:</p><ul><li><strong>Validator Operators:</strong> This is especially beneficial for small teams and independent validators, aiding in compliance with strict program requirements and enhancing performance.</li><li><strong>Nominators:</strong> Empowers nominators with detailed comparisons, optimizing their decisions in selecting validators.</li><li><strong>Foundation: </strong>Assists in identifying and addressing security vulnerabilities and enhancing network robustness.</li></ul><h3 id="unique-advantages-over-existing-solutions"><strong>Unique Advantages Over Existing Solutions</strong></h3><p>Our service differentiates itself through:</p><ul><li><strong>Ease of Use:</strong> Easy setup with a Telegram bot.</li><li><strong>Extensive Data Collection:</strong> Providing granular data, including participation in consensus, selection as a para-validator, and session-specific metrics.</li><li><strong>Dedicated Support and Maintenance:</strong> It is backed by one of the largest validators in the network, ensuring reliability and ongoing improvements.</li></ul><h3 id="project-details-and-system-workflow"><strong>Project Details and System Workflow</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Convenient User Interface:</strong> Powered by a Telegram bot for easy dashboard creation and management.</li><li><strong>Efficient Data Collection Process:</strong> Utilizing exporters from the Blockchain for real-time and historical data.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive Metrics:</strong> This covers a wide range of indicators, including general, validator-specific, para-validator points, and finality metrics.</li></ul><p>Available through both cloud-based and self-hosted configurations, our service offers flexibility to accommodate different user preferences and security requirements.</p><h3 id="our-team-and-experience"><strong>Our Team and Experience</strong></h3><p>Led by a team of seasoned professionals, <a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org">P2P.ORG</a> Validator brings extensive experience in maintaining validators and developing monitoring tools within the Polkadot and Kusama networks.</p><h3 id="expanding-our-services-validator-operations-and-staking-opportunities"><strong>Expanding Our Services: Validator Operations and Staking Opportunities</strong></h3><p>We also offer comprehensive validator services for the <a href="https://p2p.org/networks/polkadot?ref=p2p.org">Polkadot</a> and <a href="https://p2p.org/networks/kusama?ref=p2p.org">Kusama</a> networks. Stake your DOT with us for a secure and reliable experience. For substantial stakes, especially over 200K DOT, <strong>we provide exclusive benefits and opportunities to maximize returns</strong> while supporting network security.</p><p></p><div class="kg-card kg-button-card kg-align-center"><a href="https://p2p.org/networks/polkadot?ref=p2p.org" class="kg-btn kg-btn-accent">Stake your $DOT</a></div><p></p><h3 id="join-us-in-advancing-blockchain-security-and-performance"><strong>Join Us in Advancing Blockchain Security and Performance</strong></h3><p><a href="http://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org">P2P.ORG</a> Validator: Enhancing Network Security and Performance through Advanced Monitoring Solutions. We invite you to be part of this innovative journey to uplift the standards of validator performance monitoring in the Polkadot and Kusama networks.</p><hr><h1 id="about-p2p-validator"><strong>About P2P Validator</strong></h1><p><a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org">P2P Validator</a> is a world-leading non-custodial staking provider, securing over $2 billion by over 10,000 delegators/nominators across 25+ high-class networks. We have been actively participating in the Polkadot network since the beginning.</p><hr><h1 id="about-web3-foundation"><strong>About</strong> Web3 Foundation</h1><p>Web3 Foundation funds research and development teams building the technology stack of the decentralized web. Ethereum co-founder and former CTO Gavin Wood established it in Zug, Switzerland. Polkadot is the Foundation's flagship project.</p><hr><p><em>Do not hesitate to ask questions in our </em><a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking?ref=p2p.org"><em>Telegram chat</em></a><em> or contact Alex via</em> <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><em>. We are always open for communication.</em></p><hr><p><strong>Web:</strong> <a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org">https://p2p.org</a></p><p><strong>Stake DOT with us:</strong> <a href="https://p2p.org/polkadot?ref=p2p.org">https://p2p.org/polkadot</a></p><p><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/p2pvalidator?ref=p2p.org">@p2pvalidator</a></p><p><strong>Telegram:</strong> <a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking?ref=p2p.org">https://t.me/P2Pstaking</a></p>
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<p>Welcome to the Validator Monitoring Service User Guide. This comprehensive guide is designed to help you effortlessly set up and navigate through our monitoring service, ensuring you have all the tools and knowledge to monitor your validator's performance effectively. Find our Monitoring tool by using a tg <a href="https://t.me/p2pvalidator_monitoring_bot?ref=p2p.org">bot</a>.</p><h2 id="telegram-bot">Telegram bot</h2><p>The heart of the Validator Monitoring System lies within its Telegram <a href="https://t.me/p2pvalidator_monitoring_bot?ref=p2p.org">bot</a>, your direct line to real-time Grafana dashboard insights and blockchain event alerts for your validator. Its intuitive subscription feature stands out for its ease of customization, allowing you to tailor alerts to your needs.</p><h3 id="getting-started"><strong>Getting Started</strong></h3><p>Upon your first interaction with the Telegram bot, initiate the conversation with a "Start" command or refresh your session with <strong><code>/start</code></strong>. This action will reveal the main interface of the monitoring tool.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2017.46.29.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="880" height="1038" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2017.46.29.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2017.46.29.png 880w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p></p><p>The main interface presents three pivotal options:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.03.50.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="892" height="486" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.03.50.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.03.50.png 892w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p></p><ol><li><strong>Open Grafana</strong>: This button grants immediate access to live Grafana dashboards, enabling you to monitor validator performance across various filters.</li><li><strong>Manage Subscriptions</strong>: This option leads to a menu for subscribing to validator-related events, highlighting the service's flexibility in tracking performance metrics.</li><li><strong>Help</strong>: Users can contact our support team here for service-related queries.</li></ol><h3 id="grafana-dashboard">Grafana dashboard</h3><p>Our service encompasses specialized dashboards for networks like Polkadot/Kusama and Moonbeam/Moonriver, among other parachains, providing a comprehensive view of your validator's activities.</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">General indicators: we track session/era progression and staking data. Validator data per epoch: we provide information on rewards points, active validators, and their position in the active set.</div></div><p></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.17.46.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="1476" height="788" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.17.46.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.17.46.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.17.46.png 1476w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Era and epoch points for ParaValidators: We monitor ParaValidator points earned and their relation to the network's average, median, and 95th percentile.</div></div><p></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.18.06.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1263" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.18.06.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.18.06.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.18.06.png 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.18.06.png 2000w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Finality metrics (GRANDPA): We track blocks' prevotes and precommits and their ratio to ideally processed blocks.</div></div><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.17.52.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="2000" height="1061" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.17.52.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.17.52.png 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.17.52.png 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w2400/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2012.17.52.png 2400w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p></p><p>Also, a user can easily switch between the parachains dashboard to track the collators' performance. </p><h3 id="mastering-subscriptions"><strong>Mastering Subscriptions</strong></h3><p>Subscribing to on-chain events is simplified through our customizable alerting templates. Begin by adding accounts to monitor under "My accounts" and proceed to "Add account" for specific tracking.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card kg-width-full"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.04.58.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="680" height="1498" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.04.58.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.04.58.png 680w"></figure><p><br><strong>Add accounts to track</strong></p><p>To subscribe to the alerts, the first thing you need to do is to add accounts that you would like to track. Click "My accounts" and "+ Add account" on the next screen to do it.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.05.21.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="888" height="620" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.05.21.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.05.21.png 888w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p><br>Our service covers Polkadot, Kusama, Acala, Karura, Moonbeam, and Moonriver networks, allowing for the addition of up to 15 accounts. Once your accounts are set, delve into specific alert configurations to fine-tune your monitoring needs. When adding new accounts, you can either search the accounts based on the<strong> </strong>first letters or paste the whole address:</p><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Polkadot1.jpg" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="848" height="1601" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Polkadot1.jpg 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Polkadot1.jpg 848w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><hr><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Polkadot2.jpg" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="848" height="954" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Polkadot2.jpg 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Polkadot2.jpg 848w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>You can scroll your accounts, adding new ones and deleting old ones. When you are ready, press "Back" and continue configuring specific alerts.</p><hr><p><strong>Configure the alert</strong></p><p>Configuring alerts is straightforward. Choose an alert from the list under "My Subscription" and follow the prompts to tailor the alert parameters to your preferences. The system facilitates the testing of alerts to ensure operability and allows for easy management of active or critical alerts through visual indicators.</p><hr><p>Example of Polkadot Finality pre-commits ratio alert:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Polkadot3.jpg" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="848" height="2112" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Polkadot3.jpg 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Polkadot3.jpg 848w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><hr><p>Example of Moonbeam blocks production metric:</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2015.19.03.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="916" height="612" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2015.19.03.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2015.19.03.png 916w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2015.19.19.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="932" height="584" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2015.19.19.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2015.19.19.png 932w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>Test alert example (to check if everything works):</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.07.50.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="990" height="426" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.07.50.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.07.50.png 990w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.07.56.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="988" height="430" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.07.56.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.07.56.png 988w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><hr><p>After configuring alerts, on the screen with the alerts list, you may see which alerts are active (green button) or fire emoji (meaning that the threshold is violated). </p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2015.19.55.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="730" height="664" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2015.19.55.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-03-19-20at-2015.19.55.png 730w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h3 id="emoji-explanations">Emoji explanations:</h3><p>➕ - Set alert<br>⏳ - Waiting for activation<br>🟢 - Alert is ready<br>⁉️ - Alert added, but activation failed for some reasons (<a href="mailto:[email protected]." rel="noreferrer">Contact US</a>)<br>🔥 - Alert expecting<br>🔥🔥🔥 - FIRE!!! You will receive an alert soon</p><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-blue"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">Also, do not forget to unmute the alert by clicking the “Mute/Unmute” button on the main screen.</div></div><p></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.09.30.png" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="722" height="250" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.09.30.png 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Screenshot-202024-02-29-20at-2012.09.30.png 722w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><h3 id="support"><br>Support</h3><p>The feedback section allows users to share their thoughts or issues with the administration team. Although it's a one-way communication channel, rest assured that necessary follow-ups will be made if required.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Polkadot4.jpg" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="848" height="1202" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2024/03/Polkadot4.jpg 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2024/03/Polkadot4.jpg 848w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>We eagerly anticipate your feedback and are excited to help you leverage our Validator Monitoring Tool for optimal performance oversight.</p><h2 id="getting-started-with-your-own-instance"><br><strong>Getting Started with Your Own Instance</strong></h2><p>To provide you with a seamless experience, we have developed a fully self-sufficient, dockerized container for you to run your own instance of the monitoring service. Detailed technical instructions are available in the README section of our GitHub repository. Here’s a brief overview to get you started:</p><ol><li><strong>Install Docker and Docker Compose</strong>: Ensure these are set up on your system to proceed with the installation.</li><li><strong>Configure RPC Endpoints</strong>: Verify and adjust the RPC endpoints in the provided <strong><code>.env</code></strong> files to match your setup (for polkadot, kusama, acala, karura, moonbeam, mooriver).</li><li><strong>Set Up the bot .env File</strong>: Create a Telegram bot through @botfather and set up an admin Telegram group, including all team members. This bot will funnel user queries to the admin group.</li><li><strong>Launch the Service</strong>: Use the following command to start the service for the desired networks: You can extend the service to other networks by adding additional <strong><code>.yml</code></strong> files such as <strong><code>-f acala.yml</code></strong>, <strong><code>-f karura.yml</code></strong>, etc.</li></ol><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-grey"><div class="kg-callout-text"><b><strong style="white-space: pre-wrap;">docker-compose</strong></b> -f docker-compose.yml -f polkadot.yml -f kusama.yml up</div></div><p></p><ol start="5"><li><strong>Explore the Telegram Bot:</strong> The bot provides access to your Grafana dashboard and allows you to subscribe to events related to validator performance.</li><li><strong>Access the Grafana Dashboard</strong>: Visit <a href="http://127.0.0.1:3000/?ref=p2p.org">http://127.0.0.1:3000</a> to view your dashboard (default credentials: <strong><code>admin</code></strong> / <strong><code>admin</code></strong>, with a prompt to change on the first login).</li></ol><h1 id="about-p2p-validator"><strong>About P2P Validator</strong></h1><p><a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org">P2P Validator</a> is a world-leading non-custodial staking provider, securing over $2 billion by over 10,000 delegators/nominators across 25+ high-class networks. We have been actively participating on the Polkadot network since the beginning.</p><hr><p><em>Do not hesitate to ask questions in our </em><a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking?ref=p2p.org"><em>Telegram chat</em></a><em> or contact Alex via</em> <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a><em>. We are always open for communication.</em></p><hr><p><strong>Web:</strong> <a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org">https://p2p.org</a></p><p><strong>Stake DOT with us:</strong> <a href="https://p2p.org/polkadot?ref=p2p.org">https://p2p.org/polkadot</a></p><p><strong>Twitter:</strong> <a href="https://twitter.com/p2pvalidator?ref=p2p.org">@p2pvalidator</a></p><p><strong>Telegram:</strong> <a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking?ref=p2p.org">https://t.me/P2Pstaking</a></p>
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<p>Since our inception, P2P Validator has been a staunch supporter of the Polkadot network, continuously striving to offer top-tier validation services. Our suite of developed products empowers nominators, making it convenient for them to manage their investments and gain insights into their staking returns.</p><p>Our commitment to the Polkadot network and its canary network, Kusama, remains strong, and we see immense long-term potential. However, as these networks grow and evolve, so do the challenges associated with maintaining their robustness.</p><p>To keep pace with these developments and ensure that we can sustainably deliver the quality and reliability you've come to expect, we will be implementing a fee revision.</p><p><strong>Upcoming Commission Rates from August 25, 2023:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Polkadot (DOT)</strong>: Our commission will be adjusted to <strong>4.5%</strong>.</li><li><strong>Kusama (KSM)</strong>: Our commission will be set at <strong>15%</strong>.</li></ul><p>These modifications are essential for us to remain agile, enhance our services, and further contribute to the development of both the Polkadot and Kusama networks.</p><p>We understand that fee adjustments can raise concerns, and we assure you that this decision wasn't made lightly. It's a necessary step to ensure the continued excellence of our services and the prosperity of the Polkadot and Kusama networks as a whole.</p><p><strong>What's next for P2P Validator?</strong>The road ahead is filled with promise and challenges alike. With your unwavering support and our combined efforts, we are confident in accelerating the growth and capabilities of both networks.</p><p>A heartfelt thank you to all our nominators for your continuous backing and trust. Together, we'll forge ahead toward a brighter, more decentralized future!</p><p><strong>Exclusive Offer for 20,000+ DOT Holders</strong></p><p>For those who have staked 20,000 DOT or more, you can take advantage of our P2P rebalancing service. This tailored service not only ensures you're getting the most out of your stake but also outperforms with returns that are up to 20% higher than the network's average.</p><p>For a deeper dive into what we offer for Polkadot stakeholders, please visit <a href="https://p2p.org/networks/polkadot?ref=p2p.org">https://p2p.org/networks/polkadot</a>.</p><p>Queries or thoughts? Our <strong><a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking?ref=p2p.org">Telegram chat</a></strong> is always open for conversations. We prioritize open communication and look forward to hearing from you.</p>
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<!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><p>This guide will walk you through the process of creating an account in Polkadot using Ledger hardware wallet and staking using a proxy account. If you have more than 200,000 DOT <a href="https://p2p.org/polkadot?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=polkadot_ledger_guide" title="Get a special offer">contact us</a> to find out about our special staking conditions.</p> <!--kg-card-end: markdown--><div class="kg-card kg-callout-card kg-callout-card-grey"><div class="kg-callout-emoji">💡</div><div class="kg-callout-text">In a recent Polkadot update controllers’ accounts were depreciated in favour of proxy accounts. From now on it’s impossible to attach a controller account to a stash. The only remaining option is to directly connect a proxy account to the stash account, with the proxy granted limited rights.</div></div><p>To continue with Kusama switch the network and follow the same steps as for Polkadot.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2020/11/switch-2.PNG" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="1920" height="867" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2020/11/switch-2.PNG 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2020/11/switch-2.PNG 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2020/11/switch-2.PNG 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2020/11/switch-2.PNG 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><p><strong>Table of contents</strong><br> I. <a href="#create-polkadot-account-with-your-ledger">Create Polkadot account with your Ledger</a><br> II. <a href="#bond-the-amount-of-dot-you-wish-to-stake">Bond the amount of DOT you wish to stake</a><br> III. <a href="#nominate-validators">Nominate validators</a></p> <!--kg-card-end: markdown--><h3 id="create-a-polkadot-account-with-your-ledger">Create a Polkadot account with your Ledger</h3><p>Download <a href="https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live/download/?ref=p2p.org">Ledger Live</a> on your device and connect your hardware wallet. Make sure that Ledger firmware is up to date. Install the Polkadot/Kusama application.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/y5-RjvLZp7Ka9cpLZgpzYWEA2UyyELASDYqnSX9xCaiximIeqfNi9qe7oIrycLqc4N_9xcApzSLJJesT7PveasSN7_85-pWocmgA1Ne8wQTUXoCL8lAl5tNY_Ixik3GQT0YETVI2" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><ol><li>Go to <a href="https://polkadot.js.org/apps/?rpc=wss%3A%2F%2Frpc.polkadot.io&ref=p2p.org#/settings">PolkadotJS UI</a> using Chrome and navigate to the <em>Settings</em> tab. In the dropdown menu related to hardware connections select<em> Attach Ledger via WebUSB </em>and press <em>Save.</em></li></ol><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wMpvsexAYA8YDwB5xvt7cnKmMeuskWRcQLFdkwXqxVipjZHR8B7G64AAQsmv_cz1AYmEbr7WXd53ziAHgp0jvPvL0wlQJssWaLXV9qA_5y1BRWz96T6LiG5c8bRpGxFLSAa3ljv7" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>2. Go to the <em>Accounts</em> tab and press <em>Add Ledger </em>button to create an account</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/G_VJSqbDxNdUJGnvgV1F5-D1qrlEfN8o7XfgxQ6B1VG-B3vmJpWpByGEbVDsGPsb8Ps3G-mCDzYgkwyC2NaTGln33I9fQZ_c6pXZAO-sBMPovKcewsgJN_hHQntKeEnIXPDoILRg" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>3. On your Ledger wallet, navigate to the Polkadot/Kusama app that you downloaded in Step 1 and select it by pressing two buttons on your Ledger. Go back to the screen on your device and click <em>Save</em>.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/L659ZpiW6Awwsr3GmoRsG5m8VZ6C8zTdcnWyQSonlQ4_trJt5qS8qQ4GpvPUMQTpDX7JkHMa5Rw7GY2ijb-gS5HJKHX47vS-iFDBGm65e9YFbYGZhPdkfKtDyWXlB8-l33CvjAJx" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>4. You will be asked to confirm the connection of your Ledger via web interface. Select it in a dialog window and press <em>Connect.</em></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/IgDYDyvEm6v5Bac0aWSZHWAYa3nGoWrlWoSRv8-zKna3pIv_b637HJgz1nBeKfuxV7EZ0rkJv-HPLOWu2tMdKCwqbzH_A2WomgkGf9ZuKYxgWmttk8Th7BvqHypMnpR53kQi3YyT" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><!--kg-card-begin: markdown--><ol start="5"> <li>The account should appear on the screen. This account will play the role of your stash. If your stake is higher than 200k DOT - <a href="https://p2p.org/polkadot?utm_source=blog&utm_campaign=polkadot_ledger_guide" title="Get a special offer">contact us</a> to receive a special offer from P2P. To generate multiple addresses repeat steps 3,4 but every time choose a different address index in the drop-down menu of step 3.</li> </ol> <!--kg-card-end: markdown--><p>We will continue with a single account but if there are multiple ones the following process should be repeated for each of them.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/zOgHQZdtDfwmwYfC1i7iGeVgvEJ_sJhP3oKFx7Wm_XgeX23okGrNYzmMK4Jm67G4gduYAOFD1zmJqHvwyW4sqrq1MP7VzdU_Xi500EK3aBAMO7rkeDVjkBamSt2qqluK7dzOMFtO" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>Left-click on the icon to copy the address and send DOT tokens to it.</p><h3 id="bond-the-amount-of-dot-you-wish-to-stake">Bond the amount of DOT you wish to stake</h3><ol><li>Go to <em>Network -> Staking </em>and navigate to <em>Account Actions </em>by pressing the tab.</li></ol><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/s5zgusv6II9zV9uYwRs_XXChVpkxFyncnWQ9TW2NTrgW20h0cQk4ZExuIi7KPAFYDSAS7kmsWvmWQKBCNHx8NaoDRcn9t7D-48uMIMVl9xbaGN0sAdNvSUGnm1NWIXFOx3cHpQhl" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>2. Bond the amount you wish to stake. Leave at least 2-3 DOT unbonded to cover future transaction fees. In the dropdown menu you can specify the desired way of receiving rewards. There are several options available: Staked (auto compound rewards); Stash (send rewards to the stash account); Controller (send rewards to the controller account); Account (send rewards to any 3rd party account).</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/w1Nng_MmpnpKj3tpEKx2B5_OinchL7uSjJt69asmImIIrT1APTYkusX_S-CtnCLwJKh9HmyXg0Iov4GARnX4ZwNZXesYhIlZAWCbQmmXHX2u10759UzH7uEqFJtNcJn7KnRUHF11" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>We make payouts every day or three so you won’t need to pay a tx fee by yourself.</p><p>3. Press <em>Sign and Submit,</em> then confirm the transaction on your Ledger device</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/vVURso4mV9O0Dq0j82rfft7FsT6mol--8_SCr4zAbGuPpxiS7FXv9XMpIUGkt7aiEYVpm2Sj-KBWbJlRPgOraokh0XX57DAvyJizmuEi0fQEnXYGDNZFGniz7kKnFfM4TCkB1FIh" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>If the hardware wallet becomes disconnected, re-enter the Polkadot application and continue making actions on the PolkadotJS screen. You will be asked to connect Ledger via web interface as in step 5, after that continue with the step where the connection was lost.</p><p>4. After successful bonding your stash appears in the <em>Account Actions </em>tab. We recommend assigning a proxy account. It is a separate account that you should fund with 2-3 DOT and connect with your primary one to perform staking related operations on behalf of your stash, like triggering payout or nominating a validator. A staking proxy has no access to the funds on the stash account.</p><h3 id="nominate-validators">Nominate validators</h3><ol><li>Press <em>Nominate </em>button</li></ol><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/cgkEcRpMBOxmnhmqOMUQ8vEjSJFzpixp3hKjZZKuH8cO49tdW92pYgHzqWXP-b_HM20jnXlnh7iyKJvjbD3jzucmQ_DlBb9XCYFA6WnBoUIG78TzII93Nja93ZQPVjGti8TfFPkC" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>2. In the opened window select up to 16 validators you wish to stake with. If you would like to nominate P2P go to <a href="https://p2p.org/polkadot?ref=p2p.org">https://p2p.org/polkadot</a> and select validators from there. We update the list on a regular basis.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fS5UnK-NZvAPCLEbSlIqcm4B7w-4Q9FD2XO6C68e8wMQw0HE9mkbMJSNSucCjeg_hadaXhOyZaqeLrng68frTAZjgs8pOK3juLy3oeTcd6-JUouv9CVOF5aFkujqgLt3ZbfH_SWA" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>3. Chosen validators will appear in the right column. Press <em>Nominate.</em></p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/OQk6oaLdyU7oMzLRNUMcIyDEwWaOa3Kls269kUHf2ZZQgNCSDplnPWnxeLhqwaIWZecWU3msVQdZECm8vEuh-OcVViPbZSm_t8iX9HnCoQCEJ6SQikEpapb6VRql7NGgXJiVK3oa" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>4. You may perform staking actions from both stash and proxy accounts. We recommend to use your proxy account for staking actions.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2020/11/Sign---submit-ser.PNG" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy" width="1920" height="865" srcset="https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w600/2020/11/Sign---submit-ser.PNG 600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1000/2020/11/Sign---submit-ser.PNG 1000w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/size/w1600/2020/11/Sign---submit-ser.PNG 1600w, https://p2p.org/economy/content/images/2020/11/Sign---submit-ser.PNG 1920w" sizes="(min-width: 720px) 720px"></figure><p>5. In the top right corner you should see that transaction is confirmed. Your screen should be updated and current nominations should appear in the <em>Account Actions </em>tab. From here you will be able to manage your staking in future.</p><figure class="kg-card kg-image-card"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/6W7zmuhtnP062W3Nvm2xdv-snh07v580ogpm-s5j1vOVJE6TF-W5LEojRqld7NFtjQA6SSVhTzf54alOPEFGNRjPhHJioEvvQUkJxdmgh8rnUuXKAFPyVEm7pmVx-apyCvlwR71y" class="kg-image" alt loading="lazy"></figure><p>Staking will begin from the next era or two (24 - 48 hours). You will be able to track nominations from <em>Staking -> Account Actions. </em>At least one nomination should become active thus your stake is working in full and generating rewards.</p><h3 id="ledger-guides">Ledger guides</h3><ol><li><a href="https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/articles/360018131260?docs=true&ref=p2p.org">Ledger’s guide on staking Polkadot (DOT) thought Ledger Live</a></li><li><a href="https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/articles/7402653416477-How-to-use-the-Polkadot-Staking-Dashboard?docs=true&ref=p2p.org">Ledger’s guide on using Polkadot Staking dashboard</a></li><li><a href="https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/articles/4403056215825-Set-up-and-use-polkadot-js-to-access-your-Ledger-Polkadot-DOT-accounts?docs=true&ref=p2p.org">Ledger’s guide on set up and use polkadot js to access your ledger Polkadot (DOT) accounts</a> and <a href="https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/articles/4416512532625-Set-up-and-use-polkadot-js-to-access-your-Ledger-Kusama-KSM-account?docs=true&ref=p2p.org">guide Kusama (KSM) accounts</a></li><li><a href="https://support.ledger.com/hc/en-us/articles/7533743296797-How-to-join-a-Polkadot-nomination-pool?docs=true&ref=p2p.org">Ledger’s guide on how to join a polkadot nomination pool</a></li></ol><h1 id="about-p2p-validator"><strong>About P2P Validator</strong></h1><p><a href="https://p2p.org/?ref=p2p.org">P2P Validator</a> is a world-leading non-custodial staking provider securing more than $3 billion by over 10,000 delegators/nominators across 25+ high-class networks. We have been presented in all Polkadot testnets and have been actively participating on Kusama network since the beginning. P2P Validator invested its own funds in Polkadot in 2017 and intends to support the network in the long term.</p><hr><p>Do not hesitate to ask questions in our <a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking?ref=p2p.org">Telegram </a>chat or contact Alex via [email protected]. We are always open to communication.</p><hr><p><strong>Web:</strong><a href="https://p2p.org/?utm_source=blog&utm_medium=economy&utm_campaign=polkadot_nominate"> https://p2p.org</a><br><strong>Stake DOT with us:</strong><a href="https://p2p.org/polkadot?ref=p2p.org"> https://p2p.org/polkadot</a><br><strong>Twitter:</strong><a href="https://twitter.com/p2pvalidator?ref=p2p.org"> @p2pvalidator</a><br><strong>Telegram:</strong><a href="https://t.me/P2Pstaking?ref=p2p.org"> https://t.me/P2Pstaking</a></p>
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