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Splinterlands has taken a major step forward with the release of its SPS Validator software! 🎉

 This means that all SPS transactions will now be validated through a decentralized network of SPS Validator nodes—marking a huge milestone for decentralization and something the team has been working toward for years.

I’m excited to be part of this movement! My SPS Validator Node is up and running, actively contributing to the security and stability of the network. But before diving into the setup, let me introduce myself.

👉 [Vote for My SPS Validator Node](https://monstermarket.io/validators?validator=beaker007)


# <div class=phishy>Who Am I? </div>
By day, I’m a Software Test Engineer – my job is to break things engineers build (in a constructive way, of course 😆). Testing is my passion, and I love pushing systems to their limits.

I’ve lived my whole life in The Netherlands 🇳🇱 – a beautiful, flat country that I enjoy exploring on my bike or running, the fields around me are normally filled with Dutch cows 🐄 (in the summer).

![Morning run mid February ](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/beaker007/EpT3DgghPvi9zV2Ug4vgTpLyATZGn92KyitwBWHHNRrag6uzjvGKD8jpzUnHESQodDU.jpg)



# <div class=phishy>My Journey in Splinterlands </div>
I joined Splinterlands in November 2021, during the hype when Untamed sold out and Chaos Legion was about to arrive. I wasn’t a big spender, but I invested consistently over time, and the game slowly grew on me. Fast forward to today – I still play every single day. 💙

Beyond playing, I love the open API that Splinterlands provides, which allows third-party integrations. Over the years, I’ve built several open-source tools for the community.

# <div class=phishy>My Contributions to the Splinterlands & Hive Community 🛠️</div>
🔹 [BeeBalanced](https://beebalanced.streamlit.app/) – A tool that helps track Hive user behavior and combines it with an estimated value of SPL assets.

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🔹 [Card Distribution Tracker](https://splinterlands-card-distribution.streamlit.app/) – Built during the un-lock period of CL, this tool tracked unbounding progress and allowed users to compare it to other editions. Still valid for cards distribution and unbound progress of rebellion.
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🔹 [HiveSQL tutorial](https://hivesql-example1.streamlit.app/) – simple guide on how to make these application, love to share my knowledge with others ([tutorial post](https://peakd.com/hive-133987/@beaker007/building-a-hive-blockchain-data-app-with-streamlit)).

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🔹 [Splinterlands Stats Tracker](https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/free-open-source-splinterlands-statistics-tool-v0240) – An open-source tool that monitors your Splinterlands assets daily and helps track your battles and holdings over time.
More information on what it does and how to use in this post:
https://peakd.com/hive-13323/@beaker007/free-open-source-splinterlands-statistics-tool-v0240

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I enjoy creating useful tools for the community, and everything I build is open-source. It’s my way of contributing back to the ecosystem that I love. 💡

# <div class=phishy>Why Did I Set Up an SPS Validator? </div>
I love a good challenge, and when SPS Validator nodes were introduced, I wanted to see how easy it was to run one. I took an "old" machine, still an Intel i5 3.40GHz with 1TB diskspace and 16Gb Memory. Stripped out all the unnecessary power-consuming parts (e.g. video card), and got it up and running in a server setup. 

The setup process was smooth, and huge props to the Splinterlands team for making it straightforward. 💪

# <div class=phishy>Why Vote for Me? </div>
1. **Passion for the Game** – I’ve been playing and contributing to Splinterlands for over three years and am still engaged daily.
2. **Commitment to Decentralization** – The more Validators we have, the stronger and more resilient the Splinterlands ecosystem becomes. I wanted to be a part of this long-term vision and help ensure a stable and decentralized future.
3.  **Community Contributor** – I’ve built multiple open-source tools to help the Splinterlands and Hive communities. I believe in giving back and making things better for everyone.
4. **Technical Know-How** – As a Software Test Engineer, I know how to keep systems running, troubleshoot issues. 

I truly believe that together, we can build an even stronger ecosystem – and honestly, Splinterlands is already an amazing one. 🌍

# <div class=phishy>How You Can Support My Node</div>
If you have SPS staked, you can vote for my SPS Validator Node here:
👉 [Vote for My SPS Validator Node](https://monstermarket.io/validators?validator=beaker007)

# <div class=phishy>My Node (API)</div>
Currently I'm running a full node you can check the status here:
https://validator.spl-stats.com/status
https://validator.spl-stats.com/balances?account=beaker007