I joined the Splinterlands universe in October 2021, and since then, the game has become a passion of mine. While battles and strategy are an essential part of the experience, I’ve always been more drawn to the Land and Nodes aspects of the game. Owning and operating a validator node was a natural step, given my background in IT and my long-standing interest in blockchain technology.
I’m also an active part of the small Czech Splinterlands community, engaged in multiple guilds where we share knowledge, discuss strategies, and support each other.
My background in software development and blockchain technology made running a validator an exciting challenge. Here’s a little bit about me:
Validators play a crucial role in securing the Splinterlands blockchain, ensuring transaction validation and governance participation. By running Nest-SPS-Node, I contribute to the decentralization and stability of the network while also providing a public API that players and developers can leverage.
My validator runs on an Intel® NUC Kit NUC6i3SYH, an older but reliable mini-PC, equipped with 16GB RAM, a 500GB M.2 SSD, and connected to a 1 Gbit/s internet connection. This setup ensures stable and efficient performance for running the node.
Unlike cloud-based validators, my setup is self-hosted on a dedicated home server, giving me full control over its performance and reliability. It is then connected to my own domain, ensuring reliability and accessibility, which ensures that the API remains accessible at all times.
While many validators focus purely on running the node, I’ve gone a step further by creating a public-facing landing page for my validator at validator.inquisition.cz. This page provides real-time data about my validator, including:
If you’d like to support my validator, you can vote for Nest-SPS-Node here: Vote for my validator.
By supporting Nest-SPS-Node, you’re backing:
I appreciate all the support from fellow players and community members. Let’s keep Splinterlands growing together!
