Secure the Snowside L1 and process transactions for the eCash Drivechain. Setup takes under a minute with NodΞRunr.
On Avalanche, an L1 (formerly called a subnet) is a sovereign network of validators that agree to process a set of blockchains. Validators are the backbone of the network — they stake AVAX, run nodes, and participate in consensus to secure the chain.
Snowside is an Avalanche L1. By running a validator, you help secure the network and process transactions for the eCash Drivechain.
NodΞRunr handles deployment, monitoring, updates, and communication automatically — no manual config file editing, no SSH gymnastics, no babysitting.
Connect to your server via SSH and run the NodΞRunr installer:
This installs the NodΞRunr daemon and its dependencies.
List available templates and select Snowside:
NodΞRunr downloads the latest Snowside L1 configuration, including genesis parameters, precompile settings, and validator keys.
Set your validator name and stake address:
NodΞRunr generates the validator's node ID, BLS keys, and TLS certificates automatically.
Start the validator with a single command:
NodΞRunr installs the Avalanche node, configures it for the Snowside subnet, registers the validator with the Primary Network, and begins block production.
Check that your validator is online and producing blocks:
You should see a green active indicator and a block height increasing. If any issues arise, NodΞRunr's encrypted alert system notifies you automatically.
NodΞRunr continuously monitors your validator's health:
When an update is available, NodΞRunr can apply it automatically with zero downtime. Alerts are sent via encrypted channels (Telegram, Discord, or email) if intervention is required.
Stop your validator temporarily:
Remove your validator and unstake:
Your AVAX stake will be returned after the unstaking period (typically 14 days on Avalanche).