Generating block producer keys
Generate node keys, VRF keys, KES keys, operational certificate, and register your stake pool.
1) Generate node, VRF, and KES keys
04a_genNodeKeys.sh myPool cli
04b_genVRFKeys.sh myPool cli
04c_genKESKeys.sh myPool cli
04d_genNodeOpCert.sh myPool
ls -al myPool*
2) Generate the pool certificate
Run the certificate generation script:
This creates a JSON template (myPool.pool.json). Edit it with your pool's details:
Example configuration for a single-owner pool:
Pledge
1,000,000 ADA
Fixed fee
340 ADA (current minimum)
Margin
5%
Relays
IP-based: 89.191.111.111:3001, 89.191.111.112:3001
Ticker
XPOOL
Metadata URL
https://yoursite.com/pool.metadata.json
Extended metadata URL
https://yoursite.com/pool.extended.json
After editing, re-run the certificate generation:
The script creates an extended metadata template. Edit it:
Run the certificate generation one final time:
3) Upload metadata files
The script generates two metadata files that must be uploaded to your web server before proceeding:
myPool.metadata.json
Your metadata URL (defined in pool.json)
myPool.extended-metadata.json
Your extended metadata URL (defined in pool.json)
Rename and upload them:
Upload via SCP, SFTP, or any method you prefer. Verify the URLs are accessible before continuing.
4) Create the delegation certificate
Delegate to your own pool:
5) Fund the pledge address
Send your pledged amount to the poolOwner.payment address:
Send your pledge to this address and verify it has arrived:
6) Register the stake pool on-chain
Register the pool. myWallet pays the transaction fee and 500 ADA deposit:
After registration propagates (minutes to hours), the pool will appear in wallets like Daedalus:
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