The Aquarium Validator node is finally live in testnet, so that everyone trying to accelerate adoption on Cardano can start now!

The official way to become an Aquarium Validator [FULL GUIDE] 👇

1. First off, head to the repository link here: https://t.co/6peLWbKxVs

2. Download directly on the device you plan to run the docker with (Raspberry Pi supported)

3. Rename the file docker/.env.example to .env

4. Set blockfrost APIKEY and the mnemonic phrase of a dedicated wallet containing only the 10 tADA inside the .env file, never use you personal mnemonic phrase the validator, create a dedicated one

5. Delegate to your node address 30,000 tFLDT from https://t.co/YauWGYWm6l (you can get tFLDT for free opening a ticket on discord)

6. Run `docker compose build` inside the docker folder

7. Run `docker compose up` inside the docker folder

Congratulations, you are now an Aquarium Validator! The first time will take a bit more time to sync with the genesis of Aquarium tx but after that the indexer will be super fast.