Using Mac OS
Generating withdrawal credentials on Mac couldn't be easier! We will:
Download Eth2 deposit CLI
.zipfile and extract contentsRename the extracted folder
Launch
depositusing TerminalGenerate and write down the mnemonic phrase (important!)
Transfer
deposit_datafile to StakeWise
The whole procedure will take at most 10 minutes.
Go to Ethereum's Github page and find Why doesn't Pyrmont rhyme with anything? (v1.1.0)
Click on Assets and download eth2deposit-cli-ed5a6d3-darwin-amd64.tar.gz
Find eth2deposit-cli-ed5a6d3-darwin-amd64.tar.gz in Downloads folder and double-click on the file to extract contents
You have successfully completed step 1 of this tutorial.
Rename eth2deposit-cli-ed5a6d3-darwin-amd64 folder into mwc (Mainnet Withdrawal Credentials)
You have successfully completed step 2 of this tutorial.
Find and launch Terminal using Launchpad
In Terminal, type cd Downloads and press Enter. Then type cd mwc and press Enter to get to the extracted folder.
Type ./deposit new-mnemonic --num_validators 1 --chain mainnet and press Enter
You can reuse the withdrawal credentials generated for 1 validator in as many validators as you want. Hence, you should still choose --num_validators 1 when generating withdrawal credentials for multiple validators.
If you receive an alert that reads "deposit cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified", navigate to mwc folder, right-click on the deposit file and choose Open with Terminal. Then close the terminal and repeat again from the previous step.
Type your language of choice (e.g. english) and press Enter
You have successfully completed stage 3 of this tutorial. Halfway there!
Perform this step with utmost attention to detail to maximize the safety of your funds.
Type in any password and press Enter. Re-type it when prompted to do so. Remember the password
Write down the mnemonic phrase that appeared on your screen. Store the mnemonic safely at all times
Store your mnemonic where you cannot lose it and never share your mnemonic with anyone! Your mnemonic has access to the funds you deposit, so losing it will result in the loss of your funds.
Type your mnemonic as per instructions on the screen. Voila, you have created your keys!
You have successfully completed step 4 of this tutorial.
Navigate to mwc folder and open validator_keys folder
Navigate to StakeWise Solo deposit page and transfer the deposit_data file into the relevant section
You have now successfully completed all 5 steps of this tutorial and learned how to generate and submit your withdrawal credentials on Mac OS.
As you sit back and watch your rewards grow, make sure to store your mnemonic safely and follow the best practices for managing your withdrawal credentials until Phase 2.
