Validator Registration

To run a validator in testnet:

Requirements:

• Testnet wallet with ≥ 50,000 test SBLK

• Node setup (see 🛠️ Validator Docs)

• Basic CLI command execution

1. Install CLI and Initialize:

git clone https://github.com/socialblock-labs/socialblock
cd socialblock
make install

socialblockd init mynode --chain-id socialblock-testnet

2. Download Genesis:

curl https://genesis.socialblock.io/testnet/genesis.json > ~/.socialblock/config/genesis.json

3. Create Validator:

socialblockd tx staking create-validator \
  --amount=50000usblk \
  --pubkey=$(socialblockd tendermint show-validator) \
  --moniker="TestValidator" \
  --chain-id=socialblock-testnet \
  --commission-rate="0.10" \
  --from=mywallet

4. Monitor Validator:

• Dashboard: explorer.socialblock.io/validators

• CLI: socialblockd query staking validators

You can also test slashing, rep drops, and quorum simulations on testnet.