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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:

Parameter
Example value

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:

File
Upload to

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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