Uptick Network is a high-performance, scalable Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain designed to provide business-grade infrastructure for the NFT (non-fungible token) ecosystem. Built on the Cosmos SDK and powered by the Tendermint core, Uptick allows for seamless interoperability with the broader Cosmos ecosystem through the IBC (Inter-Blockchain Communication) protocol. This multi-chain compatibility enables developers to easily deploy Ethereum-compatible smart contracts while benefiting from Cosmos’ fast-finality PoS consensus

At its core, Uptick provides a comprehensive NFT infrastructure that includes:

Web3 Compatibility: Uptick is fully compatible with Ethereum’s Web3 ecosystem, supporting tools like MetaMask and Truffle for seamless interaction.
High Throughput: Utilizing Tendermint’s consensus, Uptick ensures fast transaction processing with high scalability.
Cross-Chain Interoperability: Through IBC, Uptick allows for smooth asset transfers across different blockchain networks, further broadening its applicability in the Web3 world(

Uptick also aims to bridge the gap between the real economy and NFTs, providing infrastructure for enterprises to tokenize real-world assets, create marketplaces, and engage in decentralized finance (DeFi) application

Team, investors, and development

Uptick has gained strong support from both developers and enterprise-level projects. It has built partnerships within the Cosmos ecosystem, leveraging its robust infrastructure to create a cross-chain NFT marketplace and business solutions for digital asset management. Investors include Ignite (previously Tendermint), SNZ Holding, and Paramita Ventures, who back the network’s vision to merge NFTs and Web3 infrastructure for business applications

Guide to running a validator node

By running a validator node on the Uptick network, you can contribute to its decentralization while earning rewards in UPTICK tokens. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get started:

System Requirements

Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)
CPU: 4+ cores
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 500 GB SSD (minimum)
Network: 100 Mbps minimum bandwidth

Install Dependencies

Update your system and install essential tools:

sudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install build-essential curl git docker-compose -y

Clone Uptick Repository

Download the Uptick node software from the GitHub repository:

git clone https://github.com/UptickNetwork/uptick-core.gitcd uptick-core

Build the Node

Compile the node by running the following command:

make install

Initialize the Node

Initialize your node by providing a name and chain ID:

uptickd init "YourNodeName" --chain-id uptick-mainnet

Configure and Start the Node

Modify the config.toml file for network parameters and start your node:

nano ~/.uptick/config/config.tomldocker-compose up -d

Monitor the Node

Use the following command to check logs and ensure everything is working:

docker logs -f uptick-node

By becoming a validator, you’ll participate in securing the network and can set a commission rate on the fees that delegators receive. Validators are also subject to slashing for misbehavior, such as double signing or frequent downtime

Uptick Network: Empowering Web3 and NFTs. NODE GUIDE