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# Makalu validators

The canonical Makalu validator onboarding guide is published at [docs.litho.ai/docs/testnet/validators](https://docs.litho.ai/docs/testnet/validators). Its source is [`content/docs/testnet/validators.mdx`](https://github.com/KaJLabs/lithosphere/tree/main/content/docs/testnet/validators.mdx).

Makalu uses Cosmos chain ID `lithosphere_700777-2` and EVM chain ID `700777`. It is a testnet for rehearsing validator deployment and operations before a separate mainnet application. Never reuse Makalu wallet, consensus, P2P, or recovery keys on mainnet.