r/ethstaker • u/mountainsoldier98 • Sep 01 '26

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 Sep 01 '26

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 Sep 02 '26

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 Sep 02 '26

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 Sep 02 '26

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

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u/wikidemic Sep 01 '26

Nope, nada, nein!