add staking validator guide

docs/docs/_config-options.md

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 | `cn-unverifiable-range` | `[]` | Custom network range of blocks to skip hash verifications (e.g. `0,100`) |
 | `colour` | `true` | Use `--colour=false` command to disable colourized outputs (ANSI Escape Codes) |
 | `config` |  | The YAML configuration file |
-| `db-cache-size` | `8` | Determines the amount of memory (in megabytes) allocated for caching data in the database |
+| `db-cache-size` | `1024` | Determines the amount of memory (in megabytes) allocated for caching data in the database |
 | `db-max-handles` | `1024` | A soft limit on the number of open files that can be used by the DB |
 | `db-path` | `juno` | Location of the database files |
+| `disable-l1-verification` | `false` | Disables L1 verification since an Ethereum node is not provided |
 | `eth-node` |  | WebSocket endpoint of the Ethereum node. To verify the correctness of the L2 chain, Juno must connect to an Ethereum node and parse events in the Starknet contract |
 | `grpc` | `false` | Enable the HTTP gRPC server on the default port |
 | `grpc-host` | `localhost` | The interface on which the gRPC server will listen for requests |
@@ -37,6 +38,7 @@
 | `p2p-private-key` |  | EXPERIMENTAL: Hexadecimal representation of a private key on the Ed25519 elliptic curve |
 | `p2p-public-addr` |  | EXPERIMENTAL: Specify p2p public address as multiaddr.  Example: /ip4/35.243.XXX.XXX/tcp/7777 |
 | `pending-poll-interval` | `5` | Sets how frequently pending block will be updated (0s will disable fetching of pending block) |
+| `plugin-path` |  | Path to the plugin .so file |
 | `pprof` | `false` | Enables the pprof endpoint on the default port |
 | `pprof-host` | `localhost` | The interface on which the pprof HTTP server will listen for requests |
 | `pprof-port` | `6062` | The port on which the pprof HTTP server will listen for requests |

docs/docs/staking-validator.md

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+# Become a Staking Validator
+
+Staking on Starknet provides an opportunity to contribute to network security and earn rewards by becoming a validator. Check out the [Becoming a Validator](https://docs.starknet.io/staking/entering-staking/) guide to learn more about the validator process.
+
+## Prerequisites
+
+- **STRK Tokens**: At least 20,000 STRK is required for staking. For the latest details, check out the [Staking Protocol Details](https://docs.starknet.io/staking/overview/#protocol_details).
+- **Node Setup**: The [latest version of Juno](updating) installed and running on your machine.
+- **Starknet Wallet**: A compatible wallet, like [Braavos](https://braavos.app/wallet-features/ledger-on-braavos/) or [Argent](https://www.argent.xyz/blog/how-to-use-your-hardware-wallet-with-argent).
+- **Access to CLI/Block Explorer**: Tools like [Voyager](https://voyager.online) for interacting with contracts.
+
+## 1. Set up Juno
+
+Juno is a reliable choice for running a Starknet node. Follow the [Running Juno](running-juno) guide to configure Juno using Docker, binaries, source builds, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
+
+## 2. Stake STRK tokens
+
+Register as a validator by staking STRK tokens through the Starknet staking contract. Check out the [Becoming a Validator](https://docs.starknet.io/staking/entering-staking/) guide for complete instructions. The staking process includes:
+
+- **Pre-approving STRK Transfer**: Allow the staking contract to lock your tokens.
+- **Calling the `stake` Function**: Register operational and reward addresses, set commission rates, and enable pooling if desired.
+
+## 3. Finalising your validator
+
+Once Juno is running and your STRK tokens are staked:
+
+1. Monitor your validator's status via dashboards like [Voyager](https://voyager.online/).
+2. Stay updated for future network requirements or configurations.
+
+:::info
+You're now a staking validator! With your node running and tokens staked, you support Starknet's security and earn rewards. The network manages most operations, though future updates may require additional setup.
+:::

docs/sidebars.js

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         },
       ],
     },
+    "staking-validator",
     "monitoring",
     "snapshots",
     "faq",