Add Validator

Add a Validator to an Avalanche L1

avalanche blockchain addValidator <blockchainName>

Choose Network

Choose the network where the operation will be

? Choose a network for the operation: 
  ▸ Local Network
    Devnet
    Fuji Testnet
    Mainnet

Choose P-Chain Fee Payer

Choose the key that will be used to pay for the transaction fees on the P-Chain.

? Which key should be used to pay for transaction fees on P-Chain?: 
  ▸ Use stored key
    Use ledger

Enter Node ID

Enter the NodeID of the node you want to add as a blockchain validator.

✗ What is the NodeID of the node you want to add as a blockchain validator?:

You can find the NodeID in the node's configuration file or the console when first started with avalanchego. An example of a NodeID is NodeID-7Xhw2mDxuDS44j42TCB6U5579esbSt3Lg

Enter the BLS Public Key

Enter the public key of the node's BLS

Next, we need the public key and proof of possession of the node's BLS
Check https://docs.avax.network/api-reference/info-api#infogetnodeid for instructions on calling info.getNodeID API
✗ What is the node's BLS public key?:

You can find the BLS public key in the node's configuration file or the console when first started with avalanchego.

Enter BLS Proof of Possession

Enter the proof of possession of the node's BLS

✗ What is the node's BLS proof of possession?:

You can find the BLS proof of possession in the node's configuration file or the console when first started with avalanchego.

Enter AVAX Balance

This balance will be used to pay the P-Chain continuous staking fee.

✗ What balance would you like to assign to the validator (in AVAX)?:

Enter Leftover AVAX Address

This address will receive any leftover AVAX when the node is removed from the validator set.

? Which key would you like to set as change owner for leftover AVAX if the node is removed from validator set?: 
 ▸ Get address from an existing stored key (created from avalanche key create or avalanche key import)
    Custom

Enter Disable Validator Address

This address will be able to disable the validator using P-Chain transactions.

 Which address do you want to be able to disable the validator using P-Chain transactions?: 
  ▸ Get address from an existing stored key (created from avalanche key create or avalanche key import)
    Custom

Proof of Stake specific parameters

If your network was created with Proof of Stake validator manager, you will be asked for the following additional parameters. You can also pass these parameters as flags to the command.

--delegation-fee uint16                delegation fee (in bips)
--stake-amount uint                    amount of native tokens to stake
--staking-period duration              how long this validator will be staking

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