Create Validator

Create Wallet

this command generate new wallet remember to save the mnemoic

artelad keys add $WALLET

Add Exsisting Wallet

artelad keys add $WALLET --recover

Save wallet and validator address

WALLET_ADDRESS=$(artelad keys show $WALLET -a)
VALOPER_ADDRESS=$(artelad keys show $WALLET --bech val -a)
echo "export WALLET_ADDRESS="$WALLET_ADDRESS >> $HOME/.bash_profile
echo "export VALOPER_ADDRESS="$VALOPER_ADDRESS >> $HOME/.bash_profile
source $HOME/.bash_profile

check sync status with this bellow command. if your node is fully synced, the output is catching up =false

artelad status 2>&1 | jq 

before creating your validator your wallet must have fund you can check your wallet balance with this command

artelad query bank balances $WALLET_ADDRESS 

Creating Validator

rtelad tx staking create-validator \
--commission-rate 0.1 \
--new-moniker "$MONIKER" \
--identity "" \
--website="your website domain" \
--security-contact="your e-mail address" \
--details "" \
--from $WALLET \
--chain-id artela_11822-1 \
--gas auto --gas-adjustment 1.5 \
-y 

And booom...!! your Validator has been up 🎉