Notes from running nodes, with the workings shown.
Runbooks I actually follow, tutorials I wrote after forgetting, and reference snippets for the commands I always re-google. 38 entries and counting.
Server Setup
Prerequisites
Prepare your server before installing and running blockchain nodes
Docker
Install the latest stable Docker Engine on your server
Security
Secure your server with SSH hardening and fail2ban
Monitoring
Monitor your blockchain nodes and server health in real time
Server Providers
List of providers suitable for running crypto nodes
Mainnet
Nym
Guide
Complete guide to installing, configuring, and running a Nym mixnode
Update
How to update your Nym node to the latest version
Quic
QUIC bridge is a requirement for all nodes which enable Wireguard functionality.
Families
Group your nodes into an on-chain family for easier management
Ethereum
Nethermind + Lighthouse
Deploy an Ethereum Mainnet RPC node with Nethermind + Lighthouse
Geth + Prysm
Deploy an Ethereum Mainnet RPC node with Geth + Prysm
Beam
Testnet
Sepolia
Archived
Contributions
DefiLlama
Taiko
Track Taiko chain fee/revenue
Bitfi
Track Bitfi BTC and Bitfi Basis fee/revenue
Solomon
Track Solomon USDv staking yield distribution
Variational
Track Variational Omni volume & open interest
Provenance
Track Provenance Chain fee/revenue
Opentrade
Track OpenTrade stablecoin vault fees/revenue
Hunnyswap
Track HunnySwap DEX volume & fees
Aquabank
Track AquaBank protocol fee/revenue
Chain Fees 1
Chain Fees 2
Chain Fees 3
Chain Fees 4
Chain Fees 5
AI
Claude Code
Getting Started
Install Claude Code, authenticate, and start using it from scratch
Tips
Effective prompting, context management, and workflow patterns
Agents
Build specialized subagents to extend Claude Code with focused capabilities
Rules
Modular instruction files that shape how Claude Code writes and reviews your code
Hooks
Lifecycle hooks for automating actions before and after Claude Code operations
Skills
Reusable custom skills for extending Claude Code