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# Axelar Installarion

Here is the complete process of running a validator node on the testnet.

This instruction has been tested and described for syncronize your Axelar node quickly by downloading a recent snapshot of the blockchain. 

If instead you prefer to synchronize your Axelar node using the Axelar peer-to-peer network then see [Genesis sync](https://docs.axelar.dev/roles/node/join-genesis) from the official documentation.