> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://documents.geb.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://documents.geb.network/build/validator/l-btc-validator-operation.md).

# L-BTC Validator Operation

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 **Prerequisites**: You have run a [PoS(Wasm) Validator](/build/validator/wasm-operation.md) Before.
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## Method one: Running an LND node and generating an address with GEB Hub.

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### Complete the related steps for User Operation

In the mother consensus mechanism, the staking for validators is divided into two parts: L-BTC staking and Wasm's GEB staking. Therefore, you need to set up an L-BTC node. We provide a quick [guide](/use/earn-usdgeb/stake-l-btc.md) to help you quickly set up this part. You need to obtain the EVM address mapped by the AA wallet for binding in the third step.
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### Complete the preparation and deployment of the PoS Validator

This [step](/build/validator/wasm-operation.md) is essential to becoming a consensus validator. Please follow it strictly.
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### Complete the wallet's EVM address to the Wasm wallet

Binding an EVM address is a prerequisite for becoming an L-BTC staking mining validator node (can accept LBTC token staking, and participate in GEB mining).

Validator nodes not participating in L-BTC staking mining (i.e., without bound EVM address) can still receive BTC gas rewards and GEB transaction fee rewards(**Different from the GEB assigned with the Mother Consensus**).

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It is recommended that validators bind the EVM address generated within the GEB Hub to facilitate the claiming process.
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### Set Commission on the GEB Hub

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Recommend commission value > 10%
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## Method two:  Directly using a personal EVM address without involving LND-related content.

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### Complete the wallet's EVM address to the Wasm wallet

Binding an EVM address is prerequisite for becoming an L-BTC staking mining validator node (can accept LBTC token staking, participate in GEB mining).

Validator nodes not participating in L-BTC staking mining (i.e., without bound EVM address) can still receive BTC gas rewards and GEB transaction fee rewards(**Different from the GEB assigned with the Mother Consensus**).

<figure><img src="/files/badbTPpdyDyHOA8Hsyi7" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
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### Set Commission on the GEB Explorer

On the [explorer](https://scan-mainnet.bevm.io/address/0x4f76Ba62c9Ca96bFCEc94DD29FEaEcBCFeB26ECe?tab=write_proxy), call <mark style="color:purple;">`setAllocRatio`</mark>

parameter: **(100 means 1%, 10000 means 100% )**

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