# Validator Guide

## Join Official Bridge Launch Governance

* Prepare the private key needed to sign(a.k.a **validating**) the correct cross-chain bridge
* Fork launch governance repository [\[LINK](https://github.com/orbit-chain/bridge-launch-governance)]
* Commit\&Push your governance information to the vault you wish to participate in 
* Send pull request

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Do not expose your private key in information
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## Launch Instance

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[Hardware Specifications](/validator-guide/hardware-specification.md)
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[Quick Start](/validator-guide/quick-start.md)
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## Expand Validating

### Vault

* Can participate in other vaults through the public [Github](https://github.com/orbit-chain/bridge-launch-governance).
* Launch another validator instance. Orbit Bridge is based on operating one validator in one vault.

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The private key must use a different key from the existing vault.
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### Chains

* There are basically 3 ways to access the chain
  * Using public node operator(like Ethereum's infura)
  * Directly operate the nodes of the chain(no need to mining block)
  * Some nodes provided by Ozys. Connection limited  by IP

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Each has its pros and cons. Using public node easy, but have potential stability, security risk. Running your own nodes is complex and expensive, but If you have a good understanding of the chain, can be obtain more secure, stability/
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* Below are tips for each chain.

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[ICON](/cross-chain-guide/icon.md)
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[Celo](/cross-chain-guide/celo.md)
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