How to Utilize SD

ETHx node operators can utilize SD via a simple CLI command. Both new and existing node operators can utilize SD from the Utility Pool. They can continue using SD from the pool until they reach the threshold of 1 ETH worth of utilized SD per validator.

While adding a new validator

Both new and existing node operators can utilize SD when adding a new validator. When they execute the validator addition command (~/bin/stader-cli validator deposit --num-validators), the Stader node checks if there is enough SD bonded with the node to add this validator. If there is not enough SD, it will provide an option to the node operators to utilize SD from the Utility Pool. The Stader node provides a minimum to maximum range for utilization, and node operators can then enter the amount of SD they wish to utilize within this provided range.

Top-up SD bond for existing validators

Existing Node Operators can utilize SD from the Utility Pool to top up their current bonded SD collateral by executing the top-up SD command (~/bin/stader-cli node utilize-sd) on the CLI. The Stader node provides a minimum to maximum range for utilization, and node operators can then enter the amount of SD they wish to utilize within this provided range.