proxmox/docs/06-besu/NEXT_STEPS_EXECUTION.md

Next Steps Execution - Validator and Block Production Recovery

Last Updated: 2026-01-31
Document Version: 1.0
Status: Active Documentation

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Date: 2025-01-20
Status: ⏳ IN PROGRESS

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Steps Executed

Step 1: Checking Validator IPs for SSH Access

• Testing SSH access to validators 1000-1002 (192.168.11.100-102)
• If accessible, checking service status and starting if needed

Step 2: Checking Validator Logs

• Reviewing logs from validators 1003-1004
• Looking for peer connection issues, consensus errors
• Identifying why blocks aren't being produced

Step 3: Network Connectivity Between Validators

• Testing ping connectivity from running validators to missing ones
• Verifying network path exists between validators

Step 4: Checking Besu Configuration

• Reviewing QBFT configuration
• Checking genesis file for validator count requirements
• Querying peer connections via RPC

Step 5: Attempting to Start Validators

• Trying different methods to locate/start validators 1000-1002
• Checking if they exist as QEMU VMs instead of LXC
• Searching for config files in different locations

Step 6: Continuous Block Production Monitoring

• Monitoring for 2 minutes to detect block production resumption
• Watching for transaction confirmations
• Checking WETH9 Bridge deployment status

Step 7: Checking QBFT Fault Tolerance

• Reviewing logs for consensus errors
• Determining if network can function with 2 validators
• Checking minimum validator requirements

Step 8: Final Status Check

• Comprehensive status check of all components
• Summary of findings and next actions

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Findings

Validator Status

• Validators 1003-1004: ✅ Running and active
• Validators 1000-1002: ❓ IPs reachable but containers missing

Block Production

• Status: ⚠️ Stopped (stuck at block 1145367)
• Cause: Insufficient validators for QBFT consensus

Network Connectivity

• IPs Reachable: 192.168.11.100-102 respond to ping
• RPC Ports: May not be responding on validators 1000-1002
• SSH Access: Testing connectivity

Configuration

• QBFT Setup: Checking minimum validator requirements
• Genesis Configuration: Reviewing validator count settings

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Outcomes

If Validators 1000-1002 Accessible via SSH

1. Start Besu validator services on those machines
2. Verify they join the network
3. Confirm block production resumes
4. Monitor transaction confirmations

If Validators Don't Exist

1. Deploy validators 1000-1002
2. Configure with appropriate IPs
3. Join to existing network
4. Wait for sync and consensus

If Network Can Function with 2 Validators

1. Check QBFT configuration for fault tolerance
2. Modify configuration if needed
3. Restart validators
4. Verify block production resumes

If Additional Validators Needed

1. Determine minimum validator count
2. Deploy required validators
3. Configure network
4. Restart network if needed

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Next Actions Based on Findings

Immediate Actions

1. ✅ Test SSH access to validator IPs
2. ✅ Review validator logs
3. ✅ Check network connectivity
4. ✅ Monitor block production

Follow-up Actions

1. ⏳ Start validators 1000-1002 if accessible
2. ⏳ Deploy validators if they don't exist
3. ⏳ Modify QBFT config if 2 validators sufficient
4. ⏳ Verify block production resumes
5. ⏳ Complete transaction confirmations
6. ⏳ Finish remaining deployments

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Monitoring

Block Production

• Continuous monitoring for block advancement
• Alert when blocks resume production

Transaction Status

• Track nonce progression
• Verify deployments complete
• Confirm contract addresses

Validator Status

• Monitor validator service health
• Check peer connections
• Verify consensus participation

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Status: Executing all next steps
Progress: Steps 1-8 in progress
Expected Outcome: Block production resumes, transactions confirm, deployments complete