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# Getting started as a validator

## Pre-requirements

In order to be a Ubit validator, you first must see that you meet the pre-requirements:

* You know what it means to be a Ubit validator - How to become a validator
* You have at least 100K UBIT tokens or you will have an aggregated delegation of at least 100K UBIT tokens.

## How to become a Ubit validator

To quickly become a validator, follow this steps:

Read more at: <https://github.com/ubitscan/CoinNetwork/tree/master/node-example>

For live support, contact us on [Telegram](https://t.me/) or [Discord](https://discord.gg/). Good luck and happy validating!