English | Русский | Українська

Validator School

• Do you want to become a Validator, but don't know how to start?
• Are you looking for a mentor who will explain the specifics of validation?
• Need online support for running a validator on the main-net?

DVS and Sputnik Foundation launch a Validator School, which will help you acquire the necessary knowledge to validate blockchains, and will provide full online support from the beginning to the launch of the validator.
The most capable students will be able to synchronize with the DVS.

Process for participation in the Validator School

1. Fill the application for participation in the Validator School:

• In english
• In russian
• In ukrainian

2. Join Telegram group of the Validator School, and write there that you have completed the application:

• In english
• In russian
• In ukrainian

3. After reviewing your application, you need to participate in The First Meet (online meet), to clarify all questions.
   After the First Meet, if you are agree with the rules of educational proccess, your application will be approved.
   

If your application is approved

• You will be given a place in an educational group.
• Each group will be assigned several mentors who will accompany you throughout the training.
• Each group will have a schedule of online classes.
• To participate in the educational process, you need to have a personal computer (or laptop), an Internet connection to participate in online meetings and a microphone to participate in conversations. A video camera is not required. Some classes can be attended using a mobile phone.

How the education process works

• The full course includes both: group and individual online lessons

• Classes include online lectures, practical seminars and workshops, and watching educational videos (homework)

• Learning takes place in stages: from simple to complex

• After the complete completion of the first stage, there is a transition to the second stage, and then to the third

• Transition to a more difficult stage is impossible without complete assimilation of the material from an easier stage

• In case of complete misunderstanding of a more difficult stage, the participant of School returns to an easier stage

• Education are divided into two parts: Technical and Humanities

• Each part consists of Theoretical and Practical lessons

• Education begins with the Humanitarian part, in order to give a complete picture of "what validation is" and "who a Validator is"

What the full course of study includes

some seminars require financial costs, which the participant of the school assumes.
in individual cases, financial costs can be reimbursed from the funds of the fundoundation

Humanitarian side of validation

1. Introduction to validation (lecture) | Slides for Lesson #1
2. Permissionless Structures, Consensus in the blockchain and Consensus between people (lecture) | Slides for Lesson #2
3. How not to get lost among the rest: validator packaging (seminar-lecture) | Slides for Lesson #3
4. How to choose the Network to validate? (seminar-lecture)
5. Different ways of contributing to the Network (seminar-lecture)
6. How to communicate with project creators and other validators? (seminar-lecture)

Technical side of validation

1. What is required for validation? (lecture-seminar) | Slides for tech lesson #1
2. Introduction to Linux and Cosmos SDK documentation (workshop) | Slides for technical lesson #2
3. Communicating with the blockchain (workshop) | Sheets for tech lesson #3
4. Cyber-security and validator settings (seminar-workshop) | Slides for tech lesson #4

The practical side of validation (launching own test-net)

1. Prepare a server for running of node + gentx (workshop)
2. Launching a genesis validator in own test-net (workshop)
3. Testing the network

Diploma Work

1. Launching validator in the main-net

Additional Workshops

1. Understanding GitHub
2. Installing Linux
3. Create a validator page
4. Run RPC and block explorer

In case of successful completion of the training

1. You will receive a unique Digital Diploma (Alumnus NFT), which will confirm that you have fully completed the educational course at the Validator School

• This Digital Diploma will also give you the right to receive support from DVS in various issues related to validation
• You will also be able to join the Alumni SubDAO to participate in Decentralized Governance

2. You will launch a validator in the main network of one of the possible blockchain projects, and you will be provided with a minimum delegation from DVS, which will allow you to be on the list of active validators for some time. This time will be enough for you to prove yourself as a validator and receive a delegation from the community or Foundation/Project, provided that you make personal efforts and apply the acquired knowledge in practice.

Additional Features for Validator School Graduates

Graduating from Validator School not only grants you a diploma but also opens up various avenues for contributing to projects across the Cosmos Ecosystem. To further enhance the value for our alumni, we are excited to introduce several new features available exclusively to graduates:

1. Workshops for Graduates

   As a Validator School graduate, you will have access to exclusive workshops featuring prominent speakers from Cosmos Ecosystem projects, active community participants, and more. These workshops aim to provide deeper insights and hands-on knowledge beyond the core curriculum. Graduates are invited to attend these events at no cost. Future courses may include special workshops led by various teams from the ecosystem, offering unique learning opportunities tailored to current developments and trends.

2. Job Opportunities

   Graduates who have successfully completed the course and are part of the Graduates Group will be eligible to receive job opportunities on a demand basis. This means that when projects reach out to us with inquiries for roles such as Validators, Community Managers, or other positions, we will share these opportunities with you. It’s a chance to apply your skills in real-world scenarios and advance your career in the blockchain ecosystem.

3. Graduates' Telegram Chat

   Upon completing the course, graduates are invited to join a dedicated Telegram chat exclusively for alumni. This chat serves as a platform for ongoing communication, knowledge exchange, and peer support among graduates. It’s a space where you can connect with other Validator School alumni, share insights, discuss best practices, and collaborate on new initiatives. Being part of this community allows you to stay up-to-date with the latest opportunities and trends, as well as to benefit from the collective expertise and support of your peers.

These features are designed to provide ongoing value to our graduates, ensuring that their journey with Validator School extends beyond the classroom and into a vibrant, supportive community.

Decentralizaed Governance

1. Validator School is governed by mentors by the Validator School SubDAO, that is driving by DVS DAS
2. Alumni of Validator School also can join Alumni SubDAO to participate in the decentralized governance

Structure

• Distributed Validators Synctems DAS
• Validator School SubDAO
• Alumni SubDAO