> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://dittonetwork.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Getting Started

> How to get started with Ditto Network

## Operator Onboarding Process

**1. Infrastructure Preparation**

Review and prepare your infrastructure according to the system requirements. This includes ensuring you have the necessary hardware, network setup, and security measures in place.

> **[System Requirements](https://dittonetwork.mintlify.site/operator-guide/system-requirements.md)**
>
> Check the system requirements for running a validator node

**2. Restaking Protocol Selection**

Choose between Symbiotic or Eigenlayer as your preferred restaking protocol. Each protocol has its own advantages and requirements.

> **[Symbiotic](https://dittonetwork.mintlify.site/operator-guide/symbiotic-opt-in.md)**
>
> Opt into dittonetwork by restaking with the DittoNetworkMiddleware contract

> **[Eigenlayer](https://dittonetwork.mintlify.site/operator-guide/eigenlayer.md)**
>
> Opt into dittonetwork by restaking with the EigenlayerAVS contract

**3. Smart Contract Deployment**

Deploy and configure the essential smart contracts:

* Vault contract
* Burner Router
* Other required network contracts

> **[Symbiotic Vault Deployment](https://dittonetwork.mintlify.site/operator-guide/symbiotic-vault.md)**
>
> Deploy your own Vault in symbiotic

**4. Network Registration**

Complete the operator registration process and opt-in to the Ditto Network. This step establishes your presence in the network ecosystem.

> **[Symbiotic Opt-In](https://dittonetwork.mintlify.site/operator-guide/symbiotic-opt-in.md)**
>
> Opt in to Ditto network

**5. Validator Node Setup**

Configure and deploy your validator node with the proper network settings and parameters.

> **[Setup validator node](https://dittonetwork.mintlify.site/operator-guide/setup-validator-node.md)**
>
> Blockchain node setup

**6. Security Implementation**

Implement comprehensive security measures including:

* DDoS protection
* Monitoring systems
* Keyring security

> **[Best practices](https://dittonetwork.mintlify.site/operator-guide/best-practices)**
>
> DDoS protection, keyring security, monitoring, etc.

## clockEstimated Time Requirements

> **Infrastructure**
>
> \~30m

> **Restaking**
>
> \~1-2h

> **Contracts**
>
> \~2-3h

> **Registration**
>
> \~1-2h

> **Node Setup**
>
> \~2-3h

> **Security**
>
> \~1-2h


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