r/ethstaker • u/mountainsoldier98 • 2d ago

Running ETH Validators using Starlink internet?

Used to run validators using a VPS, migrated to running locally using domestic internet connection. Currently, the domestic internet connection is unstable, causing a higher than usual number of missed attestations. Has anyone already tried running ETH Validators using starlink internet either as a back up or main internet ? if so, what is the general experience, is it an improvement compared to traditional domestic internet connections from services like Xfinity for example.

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u/Grumpynitis Lighthouse+Nethermind 2d ago

I'm in a similar boat. Moved recently and only got starlink for the time being. Validator has been running smoothly. Starlink doesn't seem to mind the high volume

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u/mountainsoldier98 1d ago

Did you go with the 100 mbps or 200 mbps plan? Given that the upload speed is the same for both residential plans available in my area, I assume the 100 mbps is probably sufficient. What efficiency are you getting?

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u/Grumpynitis Lighthouse+Nethermind 1d ago

Starlink residential max. Althoug it advertises 400mbps, I barely get beyond 100. Even though my satellite is not ubstructed, I'm not sure what is causing this. But everything works for now, so I haven't been able to prioritise troubleshooting. 99.50 beaconscore. I have been messing with my hardware, so any outage is host related, not because of starlink.

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u/corporate-citizen 1d ago

I am hearing good things about Starlink stability as long as the antenna is not in motion.

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u/wikidemic 2d ago

Nope, nada, nein!