diff --git a/docs/install.rst b/docs/install.rst index efd74ad6e..ba587ccd3 100755 --- a/docs/install.rst +++ b/docs/install.rst @@ -124,3 +124,13 @@ Run Minter :lineno-start: 13 minter + +Troubleshooting +--------------- + +Too many open files (24) +^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ + +Tendermint sometimes is very resource-demanding in terms of "max open files limit". If your +instance is constantly shutting down after working couple minutes - try to increase open files limit: +``__ diff --git a/docs/validators.rst b/docs/validators.rst index bd9ce43d0..8b7c3318a 100755 --- a/docs/validators.rst +++ b/docs/validators.rst @@ -40,7 +40,13 @@ Recommended: Rewards ^^^^^^^ -... +Rewards for blocks and commissions are accumulated and proportionally (based on stake value) +payed once per 12 blocks (approx 1 minute) to all active validators (and their delegators). + +Delegators receive their rewards at the same time after paying commission to their validators +(commission value is based on validator's settings). + +5% from reward going to DAO account. Rules and fines ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ @@ -70,6 +76,9 @@ How to become validator in testnet P.S. You can receive testnet coins in our telegram wallet @BipWallet_Bot. 4.1. Declare candidacy + Validators should declare their candidacy, after which users can delegate + and, if they so wish, unbond. Then declaring candidacy validator should fill a form: + - Address - You will receive rewards to this address and will be able to on/off your validator. - Public Key - Paste public key you created in step 2 *(Mp...)*. - Commission - Set commission for delegated stakes. @@ -80,7 +89,12 @@ How to become validator in testnet :width: 300px 4.2. Set candidate online - Public Key - Paste public key you created in step 2 *(Mp...)*. + Validator is **offline** by default. When offline, validator is not included in the list of + Minter Blockchain validators, so he is not receiving any rewards and cannot be punished + for low availability. + + To turn your validator **on**, you should provide Public Key (which you created in step + 2 *(Mp...)*). *Note: You should send transaction from address you choose in Address field in step 4.2*