Gen6 Blockchain Adminisatrator - Course Material
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Gen6 Manager
Gen6 Manager is a technical, server side tool for setting up, managing and monitoring Gen6 Validator nodes. It is designed for Blockchain Administrators, SLA Providers and validator owners who want a simple, GUI-based interface instead of working directly with the command line.
Gen6 Manager handles everything from first-time enrollment to day-to-day monitoring and key backup.
Getting Gen6 Manager
Gen6 Manager is distributed by the Gen6 team. To receive the binary:
Obtain the Green Badge (verified human identity) on your Gen6 account
Sign the message:
"I want to become a Blockchain Administrator."using RealSealSend the RealSeal link to @Gen6 via NCrypt
The Gen6 team will send you the Gen6 Manager binary along with your Validator ID and Secret
Always verify the binary hash before running it. The correct hash is shared by the official @Gen6 identity.
Functionality Guide
1. Easy Enroll
What it does: Registers your validator on the network using the Secret provided by the Gen6 team.
When to use it: First time setup, or when enrolling a new validator.
Steps:
Open Gen6 Manager
Select Easy Enroll
Enter your Secret (sent to you by the Gen6 team)
Gen6 Manager configures your validator automatically, including AURA and GRANDPA key registration on-chain
Wait for the status to show New — this confirms enrollment
Your Secret is private. Do not share it with anyone.
2. Start New Validator
What it does: Starts your validator for the first time after enrollment and begins active participation in the network.
When to use it: After Easy Enroll completes and your status shows New.
Steps:
Select Start New Validator
Gen6 Manager registers your AURA and GRANDPA public keys on-chain
Your validator joins the active rotation
Status changes to Active within a few minutes
Once Active, your validator begins producing blocks and earning 0.05 GSX per block.
3. Freeze
What it does: Temporarily pauses your validator. It stops producing blocks but remains enrolled in the network.
When to use it: Planned maintenance, hardware upgrades, or temporary downtime.
Steps:
Select Freeze
Confirm the action
Your validator enters a 2-day cooldown before it can restart
After freezing, you must wait 2 full days before using Restore to resume validation. A non-slashed validator can freeze at any time.
4. Restore
What it does: Resumes validation after a Freeze or a Slash.
When to use it:
After a planned Freeze (wait 2 days first)
After a Slash penalty (wait 10 days first)
Steps:
Select Restore
Gen6 Manager re-registers your validator in the active rotation
Status returns to Active
If you do not call Restore after 2 days following a Freeze, validation will not restart automatically — you must trigger it manually.
5. Delete Validator
What it does: Permanently removes your validator from the network and clears its configuration.
When to use it: Decommissioning a node you no longer intend to run.
Steps:
Select Delete Validator
A confirmation prompt appears: "Are you sure? This action cannot be undone."
Confirm to proceed
The validator is deregistered from the network
This action is irreversible. Make sure you have downloaded a backup of your keys before deleting.
6. Set / Change Reward Address
What it does: Sets the wallet address that receives your validator block rewards (0.05 GSX per block), and optionally splits rewards between multiple addresses by percentage.
When to use it: Initial setup, or when you want to redirect rewards to a different wallet or split between a validator owner and delegator.
Steps:
Select Set Reward Address
Enter the Gen6 address (SS58 format, starts with
g6)If splitting rewards, add additional addresses and assign a percentage to each (must total 100%)
Confirm and save
To convert an address to Gen6 format, use ss58.org with prefix 355.
7. Monitoring
What it does: Shows the current health and status of your validator node in real time.
What it displays:
Status — Non-Existent / New / Active / Warned / Slashed
Is it running? — Live connection check to your node
Disk space — Current usage vs. available storage
CPU usage — Load on your processor
When to check it: Regularly, especially after restarts or system changes. A validator that misses one block enters Warned status. Missing a second block results in a 10-day Slash.
Set up regular monitoring to catch issues before they result in a Slash.
8. Download Configuration Backup
What it does: Exports your full validator configuration including your AURA key, GRANDPA key, and Node key as a single backup file.
When to use it: After initial setup, and any time you make configuration changes. Store the backup somewhere safe and offline.
Steps:
Select Download Configuration
Choose a save location
Store the backup file securely — this file contains your private keys
Without a backup, you cannot recover your validator if the machine fails. Keep at least one copy in a secure offline location.
9. Restore from Backup
What it does: Loads a previously exported configuration file and prepares a validator node from it. Useful for migrating to new hardware or recovering after a failure.
When to use it: Hardware replacement, server migration, or disaster recovery.
Steps:
Select Restore from Backup
Select your backup file
Gen6 Manager loads your AURA, GRANDPA, and Node keys from the file
Your validator is prepared and ready to start
Use Start New Validator or Restore to bring it back online
Make sure the original node is fully offline before starting a restored validator.
Validator States
Non-Existent
Not enrolled in the system
New
Enrolled but not yet validating
Active
Validating and earning rewards
Warned
Missed one block — warning issued
Slashed
Missed second block — banned for 10 days
A Warned status is automatically cleared after 24 hours if no further blocks are missed.
Useful Links
Gen6 Explorer: explorer.gen6.app
PolkadotJS (Gen6 chain): PJS Link
SS58 address converter: ss58.org (prefix 355)
Software requirements: wiki.gen6.life/technology-core/gen6-software-minimum-requirements
Support: Discord and contact@gen6.life
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