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How to install Aztec Node

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Guide to installing Aztec node on xNode service

xNode is thrilled to announce support for running a Aztec Node.

Aztec is a Privacy-First L2 on Ethereum​

On Ethereum today, everything is publicly visible, by everyone. In the real world, people enjoy privacy. Aztec brings privacy to Ethereum: private functions, executed and proved on a user’s device, public functions, executed in the Aztec Virtual Machine, private state, stored as UTXOs that only the owner can decrypt, public state, stored in a public merkle tree, composability between private/public execution and private/public state, public and private messaging with Ethereum. To make this possible, Aztec is not EVM compatible and is extending the Ethereum ecosystem by creating a new alt-VM!

Step 1 — Purchasing Aztec Node

  1. Head to app.xnode.pro site.

  2. Select “Aztec” and choose your desired rental duration.

  3. Confirm your purchase by clicking “Checkout”.

  4. Monitor the “Active Nodes” section to verify the deployment status.

Step 2 — Exclusive Discord Roles(optional)

  1. Claim your apprentice role by reacting to the message here ⁠Aztec Network ⁠operators│start-here

  2. Claim your uninitiated role here as well ⁠Aztec Network ⁠uninitiated│start-here

  3. Create thread 🧵 and publish it on X and submit it’s link here ⁠Aztec Network⁠📖│content
    Tag Aztec on your X posts and join the Aztec X community

  4. Create memes and arts and submit here ⁠Aztec Network⁠🪿│memes

  5. Claim your game role from ⁠Aztec Network⁠🎮│game-room

Step 3 — Register Validator

  1. Go to Aztec Validators Site.

  2. Connect your node wallet.

  3. Follow the guide on the website and complete ZKPassport humanity verification.

  4. Then click Register Validator (you already have ETH Sepolia on your node wallet, you don’t need to deposit it separately).

  5. Then type in your Discord username (company name is optional).

  • After competition, you will get into the queue of validator registration and will earn Explorer discord role.

 

Congratulations! Your Aztec node is now fully operational. For any inquiries or assistance, the xNode support team is readily available on Telegram and Discord. Don’t hesitate to reach out whenever needed.