Validator workshop commands

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# Validator Workshop Commands and Links

This will contain all of the instructions for the Polkadot Validator workshop.

Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1HCBgya-KWCjCEHYtxSFJ3lSz9U22Bs-8vMuA4C2VRzw/

## Terms

What is a Validator? https://wiki.polkadot.network/en/latest/polkadot/node/node-operator/

What is a Collator? https://wiki.polkadot.network/en/latest/polkadot/node/collator/

What is a Nominator? https://wiki.polkadot.network/en/latest/polkadot/node/nominator/

What is a Fisherman? https://wiki.polkadot.network/en/latest/glossary/#fisherman

## Initial Setup

```
git clone https://github.com/paritytech/polkadot.git
# To update your node. Run from this step.
cd polkadot
cargo clean
git checkout v0.4
git pull origin v0.4
./scripts/init.sh
./scripts/build.sh
cargo install --path ./ --force
```

## Synchronize With Alexander Testnet

```
polkadot --chain alex
```

## Obtaining DOTs

Web3 Foundation DOT Faucet - https://faucet.polkadot.network/ 

BlockX Labs DOT Faucet - https://faucets.blockxlabs.com/polkadot

Polkadot Watercooler - https://riot.im/app/#/room/#polkadot-watercooler:matrix.org

## Running The Validator

```
polkadot \
--chain alex \
--validator \
--key <SESSION_ACCOUNT_MNEMONIC_PHRASE> \
--name <VALIDATOR_NAME_ON_TELEMETRY> \
--telemetry-url ws://telemetry.polkadot.io:1024
```