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### **My Journey in Splinterlands**

I joined the **Splinterlands** universe in **October 2021**, and since then, the game has become a passion of mine. While battles and strategy are an essential part of the experience, I’ve always been more drawn to the **Land and Nodes aspects** of the game. Owning and operating **a validator node** was a natural step, given my background in IT and my long-standing interest in blockchain technology.

I’m also an active part of the **small Czech Splinterlands community**, engaged in multiple guilds where we share knowledge, discuss strategies, and support each other.

### **About Me – Passionate About AI and Technology**

My background in **software development** and **blockchain technology** made running a validator an exciting challenge. Here’s a little bit about me:

- **In crypto since 2013** – I’ve followed blockchain innovation from its early days.
- **Working in IT since 2007** – Gained extensive experience in software development and project management.
- **15 years in a well-known IT security company** – Worked in various roles, including **QA Automation Engineer, Project Manager, Program Manager, and Product Owner**.
- **Living in Prague, Czech Republic** – Proud father of two sons and a tech enthusiast.
- **Passionate about AI** – Fascinated by artificial intelligence and its impact on software development, automation, and future innovations.

### **Why Run a Validator?**

Validators play a crucial role in securing the **Splinterlands blockchain**, ensuring transaction validation and governance participation. By running **Nest-SPS-Node**, I contribute to the decentralization and stability of the network while also providing a **public API** that players and developers can leverage.

### **Technical Setup of My Validator**

My validator runs on an **Intel® NUC Kit NUC6i3SYH**, an older but reliable mini-PC, equipped with **16GB RAM**, a **500GB M.2 SSD**, and connected to a **1 Gbit/s internet connection**. This setup ensures stable and efficient performance for running the node.
Unlike cloud-based validators, my setup is **self-hosted on a dedicated home server**, giving me full control over its performance and reliability. It is then connected to my **own domain, ensuring reliability and accessibility**, which ensures that the **API remains accessible** at all times.

### **Beyond Just an API – A Fully Functional and Interactive Landing Page with Top Voters, Built with ChatGPT**

While many validators focus purely on running the node, I’ve gone a step further by creating a **public-facing landing page** for my validator at **[validator.inquisition.cz](https://validator.inquisition.cz)**. This page provides real-time data about my validator, including:

- **Interactive Buttons** – Allow users to easily fetch real-time information from the validator with a simple click.
- **Continuous Expansion** – The landing page will be enhanced over time with additional features and insights to improve accessibility and usability.
- **Built with ChatGPT Assistance** – The entire setup, including the landing page, proxy configuration, and .htaccess modifications, was implemented using ChatGPT in approximately 4 hours. This makes it very simple for even non-technical users to set up a validator with a functional API and user interface.
- **Top Voters Information** – Displays the most active supporters of my validator, allowing transparency and engagement with the community.

### **Why Support My Validator?**

If you’d like to support my validator, you can **vote for Nest-SPS-Node** here: [Vote for my validator](https://thespsdao.github.io/SPS-Validator/account-votes/manage).

By supporting **Nest-SPS-Node**, you’re backing:

- A **dedicated and experienced IT professional** ensuring reliable operations.
- A **long-term Splinterlands player** committed to the ecosystem.
- A **community-driven validator** contributing to decentralization.

I appreciate all the support from fellow players and community members. Let’s keep **Splinterlands** growing together!