Want to contribute to a decentralized website monitoring system while earning cryptocurrency rewards? Become a validator for our Web Uptime Monitor app and start earning today!

What is a Validator?

Validators are essential participants in our network who help monitor websites and verify their uptime. By running a validator node, you contribute to the reliability of our monitoring system while earning rewards in Solana (SOL).

Benefits of Being a Validator

• Earn Rewards: Get 100 lamports (SOL units) per website monitored (currently in devnet, as this is beta version )
• Simple Setup: Easy-to-follow installation process
• Secure: Your private key never leaves your machine
• Community: Be part of a growing network of validators

How to Become a Validator - Step by Step Guide

1. Clone the Repository

First, clone our GitHub repository to your local machine:

git clone <https://github.com/Devang0907/web-uptime-monitor.git>

2. Navigate to the Validator Directory

Change to the validator directory:

cd web-uptime-monitor/validator

3. Install Dependencies

Install the necessary dependencies using Bun:

bun install

4. Configure Your Environment

Create an environment file from the example: