# Getting started as a validator

## Pre-requirements

Before becoming a Nordek validator, ensure that you meet the following pre-requirements:

* Understand the responsibilities and requirements of being a Nordek validator.
* Possess a minimum of 100,000 NRK tokens or have an aggregated delegation of at least 100,000 NRK tokens. You can purchase NRK tokens on [Uniswap](https://uniswap.exchange/swap/0x970b9bb2c0444f5e81e9d0efb84c8ccdcdcaf84d).

## How to become a Nordek validator

To quickly become a validator, follow this steps:

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

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


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