# Operate a Stake Pool **URL:** https://forum.cardano.org/c/staking-delegation/operators-talk/119.md [Latest](https://forum.cardano.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.cardano.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.cardano.org/tags.md) --- ## [Useful scripts for stake-pool operators](https://forum.cardano.org/t/useful-scripts-for-stake-pool-operators/29858)
**Author:** [@adatainment](https://forum.cardano.org/u/adatainment)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [9 August 2022 07:50 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/useful-scripts-for-stake-pool-operators/29858 "2022-08-09T07:50:06Z")
jormungandr QA scripts by IOHK: (create addresses, send ada, delegate via command line, etc: helper scripts that basically check if your node forked and then restart it automatically: a collection of tweaks and o… --- ## [Charles, how do everyday holders actually delegate to you? Most of us are lost](https://forum.cardano.org/t/charles-how-do-everyday-holders-actually-delegate-to-you-most-of-us-are-lost/157351)
**Author:** [@DJay1](https://forum.cardano.org/u/DJay1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [13 October 2026 11:37 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/charles-how-do-everyday-holders-actually-delegate-to-you-most-of-us-are-lost/157351 "2026-10-13T11:37:05Z")
Hey @IOHK\_Charles, ​Proud to delegate my voting weight to you and back your broader vision for Cardano and Pogun. ​We don’t see eye-to-eye on everything—I definitely disagreed with your stance on USDC back when that w… --- ## [How Ouroboros actually works: a fully sourced explainer on Cardano's Proof of Stake](https://forum.cardano.org/t/how-ouroboros-actually-works-a-fully-sourced-explainer-on-cardanos-proof-of-stake/157206)
**Author:** [@mechack8pro](https://forum.cardano.org/u/mechack8pro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [5 October 2026 13:32 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/how-ouroboros-actually-works-a-fully-sourced-explainer-on-cardanos-proof-of-stake/157206 "2026-10-05T13:32:17Z")
I put together a clear, start-to-finish explanation of how proof of stake works on Cardano, written so it doesn’t assume prior blockchain knowledge but doesn’t oversimplify the mechanics either. Everything in it is sourc… --- ## [Built a live block ticker - adapools.xyz](https://forum.cardano.org/t/built-a-live-block-ticker-adapools-xyz/156144)
**Author:** [@Schmidt](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Schmidt)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2026 14:34 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/built-a-live-block-ticker-adapools-xyz/156144 "2026-10-04T14:34:42Z")
Hey everyone, I’ve been missing the classic, vertical feel of the old pool.pm layout for keeping an eye on my pool and watching live blocks roll in. So, instead of complaining about it, I decided to build my own alterna… --- ## [Is It Time to Reduce Cardano's Minimum Stake Pool Fee to 75 ADA?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/is-it-time-to-reduce-cardanos-minimum-stake-pool-fee-to-75-ada/156067)
**Author:** [@Blockiy](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Blockiy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2026 02:57 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/is-it-time-to-reduce-cardanos-minimum-stake-pool-fee-to-75-ada/156067 "2026-08-03T02:57:09Z")
One governance proposal has sparked more discussion among Cardano stake pool operators than almost any other recent change: reducing the minimum fixed stake pool fee from 170 ADA to 75 ADA. While the proposal sounds … --- ## [Simple Monitoring Can Prevent Costly Mistakes](https://forum.cardano.org/t/simple-monitoring-can-prevent-costly-mistakes/155993)
**Author:** [@Blockiy](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Blockiy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2026 02:31 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/simple-monitoring-can-prevent-costly-mistakes/155993 "2026-07-31T02:31:22Z")
Many new or small Cardano stake pool operators only realize their KES certificate has expired after it’s too late. By then, they may have missed block production opportunities, lost rewards, and even seen delegators l… --- ## [New Calidus Pool-Key for SPOs and Services interacting with Pools](https://forum.cardano.org/t/new-calidus-pool-key-for-spos-and-services-interacting-with-pools/143812)
**Author:** [@ATADA](https://forum.cardano.org/u/ATADA)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [15 June 2026 10:31 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/new-calidus-pool-key-for-spos-and-services-interacting-with-pools/143812 "2026-06-15T10:31:30Z")
There is a new method now to authenticate/login/vote/sign as a PoolOperator :point\_right: The Calidus Pool-Key What is this Calidus Pool-Key ? The Calidus Pool-Key is used to identify/authorize pool ownership for pub… --- ## [Cardano Epoch Calendar 2026: A Simple Guide for ADA Delegators](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-epoch-calendar-2026-a-simple-guide-for-ada-delegators/154797)
**Author:** [@Blockiy](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Blockiy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [2 June 2026 10:46 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-epoch-calendar-2026-a-simple-guide-for-ada-delegators/154797 "2026-06-02T10:46:40Z")
One thing that confused me when I first started staking ADA was the whole epoch system. People kept talking about snapshots, rewards, delegation timing, and waiting for the next epoch, but nobody really explained how… --- ## ["Unsupported legacy peer snapshot version"](https://forum.cardano.org/t/unsupported-legacy-peer-snapshot-version/153985)
**Author:** [@cardagnome](https://forum.cardano.org/u/cardagnome)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [8 April 2026 05:00 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/unsupported-legacy-peer-snapshot-version/153985 "2026-04-08T05:00:02Z")
I’m trying to run 10.7.0 pre release on preview net. I downloaded the peer-snapshot.json from the “Preview Pre-release” configs webpage here: Preview pre-release - The Cardano Operations Book Also downloaded the checkp… --- ## [Anyone exerience with node version 10.6.2](https://forum.cardano.org/t/anyone-exerience-with-node-version-10-6-2/153383)
**Author:** [@jf3110](https://forum.cardano.org/u/jf3110)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 March 2026 02:41 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/anyone-exerience-with-node-version-10-6-2/153383 "2026-03-31T02:41:19Z")
On Thursday I started migrating to node version 10.6.2. Since there is a new tracing implementation, I wanted to have that one too. There are quite some challenges to it. First, all blocks are again replayed, so plan so… --- ## [Missed out on Glacier Night Token Distribution](https://forum.cardano.org/t/missed-out-on-glacier-night-token-distribution/153738)
**Author:** [@demetrio](https://forum.cardano.org/u/demetrio)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [25 March 2026 20:44 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/missed-out-on-glacier-night-token-distribution/153738 "2026-03-25T20:44:46Z")
Hi fellow stake pool operators, I have been operating a stake pool for a few years now. Unfortunately, I missed out on the Glacier Airdrop for the Night token last year and am quite disappointed about it. It was an incr… --- ## [CoinCashew Guide Version 2.0 LIVE](https://forum.cardano.org/t/coincashew-guide-version-2-0-live/153137)
**Author:** [@ParadoxicalSphere](https://forum.cardano.org/u/ParadoxicalSphere)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [15 February 2026 16:51 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/coincashew-guide-version-2-0-live/153137 "2026-02-15T16:51:12Z")
After a months-long delay due to the failure of Project Catalyst Fund 15, the CoinCashew Guide Version 2.0 is now LIVE at https://coincashew.io NOTE: To be clear, the Version 1.0 guide is no longer maintained. --- ## [⚔️ StakePool Arena Battles — A New Competitive Platform for Cardano Stake Pool Operators](https://forum.cardano.org/t/stakepool-arena-battles-a-new-competitive-platform-for-cardano-stake-pool-operators/153035)
**Author:** [@Dutchpool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Dutchpool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2026 17:46 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/stakepool-arena-battles-a-new-competitive-platform-for-cardano-stake-pool-operators/153035 "2026-02-13T17:46:55Z")
Hello everyone, I’d like to introduce a new community-driven platform that we recently launched: :globe\_with\_meridians: www.stakepoolarena.com StakePool Arena is built specifically for Cardano Stake Pool Operators who… --- ## [Upgrade to 10.5.4 - Time to do it - A guide](https://forum.cardano.org/t/upgrade-to-10-5-4-time-to-do-it-a-guide/153141)
**Author:** [@jeremyisme](https://forum.cardano.org/u/jeremyisme)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 February 2026 17:25 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/upgrade-to-10-5-4-time-to-do-it-a-guide/153141 "2026-02-12T17:25:54Z")
Hi all, Here’s another upgrade guide for 10.5.4 for Coincashew users that like following along this way. There may be some corrections needed to the guide, so let me know if you find any issues. Thanks again to Coinca… --- ## [Update Mithril Signer to 0.3.7](https://forum.cardano.org/t/update-mithril-signer-to-0-3-7/152904)
**Author:** [@earncoinpool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/earncoinpool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [31 January 2026 15:31 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/update-mithril-signer-to-0-3-7/152904 "2026-01-31T15:31:52Z")
In this example we will update from Mithril Signer version to 0.3.7 - Updated: 1/29/2026 https://ecp.gitbook.io/how-to-guides-for-coincashew-method-cardano-spos/maintenance-and-daily-operations/how-to-guides-for-spos-us… --- ## [Pool extended metadata missing: Cexplorer, cardano-db-sync & SMASH](https://forum.cardano.org/t/pool-extended-metadata-missing-cexplorer-cardano-db-sync-smash/144524)
**Author:** [@COSDpool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/COSDpool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [17 January 2026 05:49 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/pool-extended-metadata-missing-cexplorer-cardano-db-sync-smash/144524 "2026-01-17T05:49:31Z")
This is a two-fold question because (main problem) I’ve noticed that our few “social links” for pool explorers — as correctly defined on our pool’s extended metadata — stopped appearing on cexplorer.io and maybe others… --- ## [Stake pool - SURGE](https://forum.cardano.org/t/stake-pool-surge/150262)
**Author:** [@raka1](https://forum.cardano.org/u/raka1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [16 January 2026 15:43 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/stake-pool-surge/150262 "2026-01-16T15:43:08Z")
SURGE is the ticker of my pool. Active since: July 2021 No.of blocks produced: 0 Requesting: Delegators Hi, I was curious about Cardano and wanted to support the community and started my stake pool which has been act… --- ## [Is the silence here a cause for alarm?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/is-the-silence-here-a-cause-for-alarm/151299)
**Author:** [@WomenPOOL](https://forum.cardano.org/u/WomenPOOL)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [13 January 2026 14:08 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/is-the-silence-here-a-cause-for-alarm/151299 "2026-01-13T14:08:04Z")
Not here to advertise ourselves, we’re an SPO run by two women for a clear cause. However, as everyone has been struggling - higher requirements, lower value of ADA etc. Noticing the silence here and in other places we (… --- ## [Please vote! Governance is stuck until the CC is restored. CardanoSPOs | Linktree](https://forum.cardano.org/t/please-vote-governance-is-stuck-until-the-cc-is-restored-cardanospos-linktree/151821)
**Author:** [@benohanlon](https://forum.cardano.org/u/benohanlon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [11 December 2025 16:13 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/please-vote-governance-is-stuck-until-the-cc-is-restored-cardanospos-linktree/151821 "2025-12-11T16:13:42Z")
We’re in an important governance window, and SPO participation really matters here. There’s strong community momentum behind key upgrades including the integrations budget but none of it can actually move until the Co… --- ## [Preview Stakepool stopped producing blocks on November 20](https://forum.cardano.org/t/preview-stakepool-stopped-producing-blocks-on-november-20/151645)
**Author:** [@cardagnome](https://forum.cardano.org/u/cardagnome)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [3 December 2025 05:18 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/preview-stakepool-stopped-producing-blocks-on-november-20/151645 "2025-12-03T05:18:05Z")
Hi folks, I could really use some help with my preview stakepool that suddenly started failing. I’ve been running a stakepool for a little over 2 years with over 40 mainnet blocks. My setup has a duplicate pool running … --- ## [Frankenwallet: Call for SPO preliminary review](https://forum.cardano.org/t/frankenwallet-call-for-spo-preliminary-review/150243)
**Author:** [@COSDpool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/COSDpool)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 November 2025 02:02 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/frankenwallet-call-for-spo-preliminary-review/150243 "2025-11-25T02:02:36Z")
The Frankenwallet is a DIY manual — approaching 40 pages, including installation methods and rationale for design choices over security, privacy, and operational issues — giving SPOs an alternative method to build & main… --- ## [Cardano mainnet incident; Myths vs Facts](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-mainnet-incident-myths-vs-facts/151421)
**Author:** [@benohanlon](https://forum.cardano.org/u/benohanlon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2025 21:27 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/cardano-mainnet-incident-myths-vs-facts/151421 "2025-11-23T21:27:44Z")
Retweet: https://x.com/intersectmbo/status/1992619643274437037?s=46 --- ## [Upgrade to 10.5.3 - Another guide](https://forum.cardano.org/t/upgrade-to-10-5-3-another-guide/151356)
**Author:** [@jeremyisme](https://forum.cardano.org/u/jeremyisme)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [23 November 2025 20:37 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/upgrade-to-10-5-3-another-guide/151356 "2025-11-23T20:37:27Z")
Hi all, Here’s another upgrade guide for 10.5.3 for Coincashew users that like following along this way. There may be some corrections needed to the guide, so let me know if you find any issues. Thanks again to Coinca… --- ## [Tip (diff) very large](https://forum.cardano.org/t/tip-diff-very-large/151352)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Anderson](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Mr_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 November 2025 05:45 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/tip-diff-very-large/151352 "2025-11-22T05:45:25Z")
All servers were working perfectly, then suddenly in the past few hours, the “Tip (diff)” in gLiveView is constantly very large, and usually between 50-500, and then sync is lost intermittently. How can this happen to m… --- ## [Urgent upgrade to 10.5.2 and GITHUB binary corrupted?](https://forum.cardano.org/t/urgent-upgrade-to-10-5-2-and-github-binary-corrupted/151347)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Anderson](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Mr_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2025 16:40 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/urgent-upgrade-to-10-5-2-and-github-binary-corrupted/151347 "2025-11-21T16:40:37Z")
Firstly, it appears the10.5.2 release for linux on GITHUB is corrupt. Can anyone else confirm this? I’ve downloaded it a few times and tried on different machines and get the same result. We’re running a version that ne… --- ## [gLiveView says block was adopted, but every blockchain explorer doesn't say block was minted](https://forum.cardano.org/t/gliveview-says-block-was-adopted-but-every-blockchain-explorer-doesnt-say-block-was-minted/149817)
**Author:** [@Mr\_Anderson](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Mr_Anderson)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [26 September 2025 19:23 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/gliveview-says-block-was-adopted-but-every-blockchain-explorer-doesnt-say-block-was-minted/149817 "2025-09-26T19:23:51Z")
The KES keys and node.cert were working fine for weeks, and have definitely not expired. Nothing changed on the block producer, and relays seem to be working fine. gLiveView shows: Leader: 5 Adopted: 5 But ALL of… --- ## [Update Mithril Signer to 0.2.268](https://forum.cardano.org/t/update-mithril-signer-to-0-2-268/149561)
**Author:** [@earncoinpool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/earncoinpool)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2025 15:19 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/update-mithril-signer-to-0-2-268/149561 "2025-09-20T15:19:10Z")
In this example we will update from Mithril Signer version 0.2.249 to 0.2.268 - Updated: 9/20/2025 Update Mithril Signer | How to Guides for Coincashew Method Cardano SPOs --- ## [The Increase of Operating Cost of SPO](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-increase-of-operating-cost-of-spo/98319)
**Author:** [@ADA-INDO](https://forum.cardano.org/u/ADA-INDO)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [22 August 2025 12:56 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/the-increase-of-operating-cost-of-spo/98319 "2025-08-22T12:56:52Z")
I am hosting one of my relay in Japan. When I start my pool about a year ago, at that time the cost to running a relay is about $20 /month, using 4C and 4GB RAM. Due to requirement of node, I upgrade the service to 6C an… --- ## [JSONRPC or REST interface to cardano-node, or a lightweight socket library](https://forum.cardano.org/t/jsonrpc-or-rest-interface-to-cardano-node-or-a-lightweight-socket-library/58541)
**Author:** [@Nye\_Liu](https://forum.cardano.org/u/Nye_Liu)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [19 August 2025 20:24 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/jsonrpc-or-rest-interface-to-cardano-node-or-a-lightweight-socket-library/58541 "2025-08-19T20:24:35Z")
Is there any easy way to get 1) version 2) vrf vkey (or hash) via http request or socket w/o a full blown socket client? I’m trying to do some monitoring but the total lack of JSON RPC (or any useful microservice http b… --- ## [How to submit a vote as an SPO for Governance Actions](https://forum.cardano.org/t/how-to-submit-a-vote-as-an-spo-for-governance-actions/135877)
**Author:** [@earncoinpool](https://forum.cardano.org/u/earncoinpool)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [18 August 2025 05:26 UTC](https://forum.cardano.org/t/how-to-submit-a-vote-as-an-spo-for-governance-actions/135877 "2025-08-18T05:26:51Z")
The following guide will walk you through how to submit a vote as an SPO for a Governance Action. You can use this guide to practice and vote on the Hosky Hardfork info action. How to submit a vote as an SPO for Governa… [Next page](https://forum.cardano.org/c/staking-delegation/operators-talk/119.md?page=1)