> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.mawari.net/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.mawari.net/mawari-economy/run-your-nodes/run-your-own-guardian-node.md). # Run Your Own Guardian Node ### Before You Start Make sure you have: * ✅ **Docker installed** on your machine (Step 2 below shows you how) * ✅ **Be a holder of at least one license** to be able to assign to your node address(device/server) *** ### Step 1 — Check System Requirements Guardian Nodes are lightweight. Most modern computers can run one. | Requirement | Minimum | | ----------- | --------------------------------------------------- | | **OS** | Windows 10+, macOS 10.15+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+) | | **Docker** | Docker 20.10+ | | **Memory** | 2 GB RAM minimum, 4 GB recommended | | **Storage** | 5 GB free disk space | | **Network** | Stable internet with outbound HTTPS access | *** ### Step 2 — Install Docker If you don't already have Docker installed, download it here: * **Windows / macOS:** [Docker Desktop](https://www.docker.com/products/docker-desktop/) * **Linux:** [Docker Engine](https://docs.docker.com/engine/install/) To confirm Docker is installed and running, open a terminal and run: bash ```bash docker --version ``` *** ### Step 3 — Start Your Node Run the command below in your terminal. Replace `` with the wallet address that holds your staked licenses. bash ```bash docker run -d \ --name mawari-node \ --restart unless-stopped \ -v mawari-data:/home/node/.mawari-node \ -e DELEGATOR_ALLOWLIST= \ us-east4-docker.pkg.dev/mawari-chain-prod/mawari-client/guardian-node:0.2.0 ``` The node automatically generates its own wallet (a "burner wallet") on first run. This is your **node address** — you'll need it in the next step. To find your node address, run: bash ```bash docker logs mawari-node 2>&1 | grep "Burner wallet" ``` *** ### Step 4 — Fund Your Node & Create an Assignment Offer Copy your **node address(burner wallet)** from the logs in Step 3, then complete these two actions: 1. **Fund the node:** ideally send **0.1 $MAWARI** token to your node address, or at least 0.05 $MAWARI. This covers gas fees on the network. 2. **Create an Assignment Offer:** Go to the **Assign Operator tab** and create an Assignment Offer from your license to your node address. That's it — the node will **automatically accept** the assignment offer and start submitting heartbeats once the assignment is active. No further action is needed. This might take a few minutes. *** ### Step 5 — Monitor Your Node Useful commands for day-to-day operation: bash ```bash # View live logs docker logs -f mawari-node # Check that the node is running docker ps | grep mawari # Stop the node docker stop mawari-node # Restart the node docker start mawari-node ``` A healthy node will show regular heartbeat activity in the logs. *** ### Important Notes * Your node's burner wallet needs **$MAWARI** to pay gas fees on the L3 network. If it runs out, heartbeats will stop — keep it topped up. * The node only auto-accepts assignment offers from addresses listed in **`DELEGATOR_ALLOWLIST`.** Make sure you set this to your holder wallet in Step 3. *** ### Troubleshooting **The node isn't appearing in `docker ps`** Run `docker logs mawari-node` to check for errors, then `docker start mawari-node` to restart it. **I can't find my node address** Re-run the log command from Step 3: `docker logs mawari-node 2>&1 | grep "Burner wallet"` **My assignment isn't being accepted** Confirm that (1) the Assignment Offer was created to the correct node address, (2) your holder wallet is set in `DELEGATOR_ALLOWLIST`, and (3) the node's burner wallet has $MAWARI for gas. *Prefer a hands-off setup instead? See* [*Assign Your Licenses to an Ecosystem Partner.*](/mawari-economy/run-your-nodes/assigning-your-licenses-to-an-ecosystem-partner.md) --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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