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# Introduction
-## What Is a Node Operator in Omni?
+A **node** is any instance of Omni client software that is connected to other instances in the peer to peer network.
-Operators run Omni node software and play an active role in validating the Omni network.
+Every node must run 2 clients:
-Validators must run the Omni client in addition to nodes for all supported chains, since validators attest to xchain blocks. Full nodes don't need to run nodes for supported chains.
-
-Validators stake **\$OMNI**, and can optionally stake **\$ETH** or receive **\$ETH** delegations via Eigenlayer. Many staking features including validator withdrawals, **\$OMNI** delegation, **\$ETH** delegation, and more will be released in the staking network upgrade.
+- consensus client: `halo`
+ - allows the network to agree on the state of cross chain blocks (`XBlocks`)
+ - allows the network to agree (reach "consensus") on the state of the Omni execution client
+- execution client: `geth`
+ - listens to new transactions broadcasted in the network
+ - executes transactions and builds blocks
+ - keeps a database of execution state
diff --git a/docs/site/docs/operate/introduction/node_types.md b/docs/site/docs/operate/introduction/node_types.md
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+---
+sidebar_position: 2
+---
+
+# Node Types
+
+## Validators
+
+- stake **\$OMNI** and **\$ETH**, and receive delegations for cryptoeconomic security
+- build, propose, and attest to new blocks
+- attest to cross chain blocks (`XBlocks`)
+- receive **\$OMNI** rewards for performing their duties
+- receive penalties (slashes) if they do not perform their duties
+
+## Full Nodes
+
+- do block by block validation of the network
+- verify block body and state data for each block (not cross chain block data)
+- store the last `n` chain states
+- serve network data to other nodes
+- can serve RPC endpoints for users, developers, and services
+
+## Archive Nodes
+
+- full nodes that never delete any downloaded data
+- store chain state for every historical block
+
+## Seed Nodes
+
+- maintain an address book of peers on the p2p network
+- help new nodes bootstrap p2p connections
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-
-# Validator Requirements
-
-Omniʼs operator needs to run the consensus client and the execution client:
-
-- EVM client for execution (`geth`)
-- Omniʼs consensus client (`halo`)
-
-## Hardware Requirements
-
-| Hardware | Requirement (minimum) |
-| --- | --- |
-| Cores | 4 |
-| Bandwidth | 100 Mbps |
-| RAM | 32GB |
-| SSD Hard Disk | 500 GB |
-
-## Software Requirements
-
-| Software | Requirement |
-| --- | --- |
-| Docker | 24.0.7 |
-| Operating System | Linux/macOS (arm/64) |
-
-### Ports
-
-Inbound ports will be enabled for cometBFT (tcp://266567) and Geth (tcp://30303, udp://30303)
-
-## Supported Chains
-
-Validators must also run full nodes for supported chains. Mainnet v1 supports: Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base.
-
-Omni full nodes do not need to run full nodes for supported chains.
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-
-# Becoming an Omni Operator
-
-## Running a full node
-
-Currently, anyone can run a node on Omni Omega Testnet.
-
-The simplest way to run a full node is with the following commands:
-
-```bash
-# Install the Omni CLI (alternate instructions here: https://docs.omni.network/tools/cli/)
-curl -sSfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/omni-network/omni/main/scripts/install_omni_cli.sh | sh -s
-
-# init geth and halo
-omni operator init-nodes --network=omega --moniker=foo --clean
-
-# start geth and helo
-cd ~/.omni/omega
-docker compose up
-```
-
-Congrats, you're running a full node!
-
-## AVS Registration
-
-## Registering as an Operator
-
-Operators can currently register with Omni's Eigenlayer AVS contract. Please note that **\$ETH** delegation will only be enable in the mainnet staking upgrade alongside other features like **\$OMNI** delegation, validator withdrawals, and more.
-
-You can follow Eigenlayer's instructions [here](https://docs.eigenlayer.xyz/eigenlayer/operator-guides/operator-installation) to register your operator key with their contracts.
-
-Then you can run the following command to register within the Omni AVS contract:
-
-```bash
-omni operator register --config-file ~/path/to/operator.yaml
-```
diff --git a/docs/site/docs/operate/run/full.md b/docs/site/docs/operate/run/full.md
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+---
+sidebar_position: 1
+---
+
+# Running a Full Node
+
+Currently, anyone can run a node on Omega Testnet. Stay tuned for running full nodes on mainnet.
+
+## Omni Omega Testnet
+
+Please note that if you're running an Omega full node, you will need to redeploy it several times, as the network is being redeployed with new features frequently.
+
+### Quick Start
+
+The simplest way to run a full node is with the following commands:
+
+```bash
+# Install the Omni CLI (alternate instructions here: https://docs.omni.network/tools/cli/)
+curl -sSfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/omni-network/omni/main/scripts/install_omni_cli.sh | sh -s
+
+# init geth and halo
+omni operator init-nodes --network=omega --moniker=foo --clean
+
+# start geth and helo
+cd ~/.omni/omega
+docker compose up
+```
+
+Congrats, you're running a full node!
+
+### Details
+
+What's actually happening here?
+
+- First, you're installing the `omni` cli. We've packaged up several flows into this CLI to make running a node easier for operators.
+- The `init-nodes` command is used to generate genesis files and node initialization configs in your `~/.omni/` directory.
+- `docker compose up` spins up a docker container for `halo` and `geth`, and starts your node.
+
+### Node Requirements
+
+| Category | Recommendation |
+| --- | --- |
+| Cores | 4 |
+| Bandwidth | 100 Mbps |
+| RAM | 16GB |
+| SSD Hard Disk | 500 GB |
+| Docker | 24.0.7 |
+| Operating System | Linux/macOS (arm/64) |
+
+Inbound ports will be enabled for cometBFT (tcp://266567) and Geth (tcp://30303, udp://30303)
diff --git a/docs/site/docs/operate/run/validator.md b/docs/site/docs/operate/run/validator.md
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+---
+sidebar_position: 2
+---
+
+# Running a Validator
+
+## Validator Requirements
+
+### Running full nodes for supported chains
+
+In the Omni Network, **validators must also run full nodes for supported chains**, since validators attest to cross chain blocks (`XBlocks`). Mainnet v1 includes: Ethereum, Arbitrum, Optimism, and Base. If you are interested in becoming a validator, you must have robust infrastructure supporting full nodes for each of these chains.
+
+### Staking
+
+Validators must stake **\$OMNI**. Validators can also opt into receiving **\$ETH** delegations once the Eigenlayer integration is complete.
+
+## Validator Whitelist
+
+Omni currently has a validator whitelist. A future network upgrade will enable permissionless validator registration.
+
+## Mainnet Staking Network Upgrades
+
+There will be several network upgrades to enable various validator / staking features. Some of these features include:
+
+- Withdrawals: similar to the Beacon Chain launch, validators will not initially be able to withdrawal their $OMNI stake.
+- Delegations: validators can receive **\$OMNI** delegations.
+- **\$ETH** Restaking: validators can opt into receiving restaked **\$ETH** delegations, pending Eigenlayer slashing.
+- Permissionless validator registration: anyone can register, and collect delegations to be included in the active set.
+
+## AVS Registration
+
+Operators can currently register with Omni's Eigenlayer AVS contract. Please note that **\$ETH** delegation counting for validator power will only be enabled in the mainnet staking upgrades listed above, and is not available in mainnet v1. The full Eigenlayer integration is pending **\$ETH** slashing being available as a feature in Eigenlayer (if **\$ETH** isn't slashable, it can't count for economic security yet).
+
+You can follow Eigenlayer's instructions [here](https://docs.eigenlayer.xyz/eigenlayer/operator-guides/operator-installation) to register your operator key with their contracts.
+
+Then you can run the following command to register within the Omni AVS contract:
+
+```bash
+omni operator register --config-file ~/path/to/operator.yaml
+```
+
+## Node Requirements
+
+| Category | Recommendation |
+| --- | --- |
+| Cores | 4 |
+| Bandwidth | 100 Mbps |
+| RAM | 16GB |
+| SSD Hard Disk | 500 GB |
+| Docker | 24.0.7 |
+| Operating System | Linux/macOS (arm/64) |
+
+Inbound ports will be enabled for cometBFT (tcp://266567) and Geth (tcp://30303, udp://30303)
diff --git a/docs/site/sidebars.ts b/docs/site/sidebars.ts
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@@ -284,13 +284,13 @@ const sidebars: SidebarsConfig = {
},
{
type: "category",
- label: "Onboarding",
+ label: "Run a Node",
className: "sidebar-title",
collapsible: false,
items: [
{
type: "autogenerated",
- dirName: "operate/onboarding",
+ dirName: "operate/run",
}
]
}
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