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Operators

What is an operator?​

  • Operators run validators as a service.
  • Using distributed validtor technology, your key is split, so you can give a key-share to each of four different operators.
  • 3 operators must agree in order to sign a block.
  • This makes it very difficult to get sashed, and as long as 3 of the 4 are online, your validator will run normally.

How do I choose my operators?​

  • On the "select Your Oprators" page on the FRENS site, the 30 day performance of various operators is shown.
  • If you click on "details" it will take you to the SSV site, which will show more information for that operator.
  • Check the box next to the operators of your choice.
  • Click "Next".

What does it mean to split keyshare?​

  • This takes the signing key for your validator and splits it into 4 parts for the 4 operators (like some kind of cryptographic magic).
  • Drop your keystore file (keystore-m_XXXXX.json) into the field, and click next.