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Step 1: Register as an operator

Register your operator on EigenLayer. This step must be performed at least 17 days before you intend to start serving traffic because EigenLayer has 17-day operator allocation delay.

Video tutorial

Watch the Step 1 tutorial. (5 minutes)

Prerequisites​

Ensure you've completed all the prerequisites before starting this process.

MetaMask Required

You must use MetaMask wallet for AVS onboarding. Onboarding may fail if you use other wallet providers (TrustWallet, Coinbase Wallet, etc.). Connect your operator wallet through MetaMask to ensure a successful registration.

Steps​

1. Start registration​

  1. Open the DIN app.
  2. Select the AVS section.
  3. Select the Onboarding tab.
  4. Step 1 opens in the Onboarding Steps section.

2. Check the registration status​

  1. Connect your DIN AVS wallet using MetaMask.
  2. Select Check if registered.
  3. If already registered → Skip to Step 2: Stake tokens.
  4. If not registered → Continue the following steps.

3. Register as an operator​

  1. Select Start Step 1 Registration.
  2. Select Open TXTX to open the runbook.
  3. Confirm the environment and wallet address and select Start Runbook.
  4. Sign the transaction in your wallet.
  5. Wait for confirmation (~2 minutes).

4. Completion​

When successful:

  • Your transaction will be confirmed onchain.
  • Download the output file for your records.
  • In the DIN app, Step 1 shows ✓.

Output file example​

Your output file contains:

{
  "registered_operator_address": "0x...",
  "register_as_operator_tx_hash": "0x...",
  "registered_metadata_uri": "https://..."
}

Save this file for your records.

Next step​

Continue to Step 2: Stake Tokens.