Rakurai Validator Operators
Documentation for running and operating a Rakurai-Solana validator node.
Audience: Solana validator operators who want to run the Rakurai client and maximize block rewards.
1. Guides
| Guide | Description |
|---|---|
| Setup and build | Prerequisites, activation account, scheduler binary, and CLI args |
| Node Upgrade | Fast upgrade path for existing Rakurai operators |
| Block Reward Distribution | Share block rewards with stakers via Merkle-root-based distribution |
| Geyser | Build and run Geyser plugins compatible with Rakurai |
| Binary attestation | Verify scheduler binary with GitHub artifact attestations |
| Spark geyser | Prebuilt sample Geyser plugin (ZeroMQ forwarding) |
2. Related integrator docs
Validators may also need:
- Post-pack confirmations — Admin RPC for endpoint configuration
- Transaction inclusion — Block engine and post-pack overview
- Tips FAQ — How tips work on Rakurai nodes