diff --git a/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/02-proof-of-stake/01-introduction.mdx b/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/02-proof-of-stake/01-introduction.mdx
index f8d3984b73b..99894c53507 100644
--- a/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/02-proof-of-stake/01-introduction.mdx
+++ b/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/02-proof-of-stake/01-introduction.mdx
@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ icon: Book
Converting from PoA to PoS isn't about replacing your entire blockchain—it's about strategically combining two concepts you may have already learned in separate courses:
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+
## Proof of Stake as Sybil Protection
diff --git a/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/03-transformation-requirements/02-native-minter.mdx b/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/03-transformation-requirements/02-native-minter.mdx
index 9eb67ae0e17..1ba3cf19a3b 100644
--- a/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/03-transformation-requirements/02-native-minter.mdx
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@@ -46,9 +46,7 @@ The reward minting flow involves multiple contracts working together to distribu
note over SM: Calculate rewards minus
delegation fees
SM->>NTSM: _reward(recipient, delegatorRewards)
NTSM->>NM: mintNativeCoin(recipient, amount)
- NM->>RR: Native tokens minted
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-
+ NM->>RR: Native tokens minted
"
/>
diff --git a/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/04-speedrun-base-l1/01-create-l1-speedrun.mdx b/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/04-speedrun-base-l1/01-create-l1-speedrun.mdx
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@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+---
+title: Create Your L1
+description: Quick guide to creating a subnet and converting it to an L1 with required precompiles
+updated: 2025-03-13
+authors: [nicolasarnedo]
+icon: Terminal
+---
+
+import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';
+import { Accordion, Accordions } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/accordion';
+import ToolboxMdxWrapper from "@/components/toolbox/academy/wrapper/ToolboxMdxWrapper.tsx"
+import ConvertSubnetToL1 from "@/components/toolbox/console/layer-1/create/ConvertSubnetToL1.tsx"
+import CreateChain from "@/components/toolbox/console/layer-1/create/CreateChain";
+import CreateManagedTestnetNode from "@/components/toolbox/console/testnet-infra/ManagedTestnetNodes/CreateManagedTestnetNode";
+import AvalancheGoDocker from "@/components/toolbox/console/layer-1/AvalancheGoDockerL1";
+
+This section provides a streamlined walkthrough for creating a new L1 from scratch.
+
+You should already have a created L1 from the [Permissioned L1 course](/academy/permissioned-l1s) with the Validator Manager Contract correctly set up that you can use to transform into a Permissionless L1. But just in case you lost access to that one or want to start fresh, this guide is for you!
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+
+
+
+### Create Subnet with necessary Precompiles
+
+When creating your subnet, you **must** enable the Native Minter and Reward Manager precompiles in your genesis configuration. These are essential for native token staking:
+
+- **Native Minter**: Allows the staking manager to mint reward tokens
+- **Reward Manager**: Automates reward distribution to validators
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+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+### Set Up Validator Node
+
+Launch a validator node for your subnet using our free managed testnet infrastructure (no Docker required):
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+
+
+
+### Production & Extended Testing Environments
+
+After creating nodes, you can view and manage them at the [Testnet Infrastructure Console](/console/testnet-infra/nodes). **Managed nodes automatically shut down after 3 days**. For production or extended testing, see the self-hosted option below.
+
+For production environments or extended testing periods, you should use Docker to run your nodes.
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+
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+
+
+### Convert Subnet to L1
+
+Once your subnet is running with a validator, convert it to a sovereign L1. This process:
+
+- **Establishes Sovereignty**: Your blockchain becomes independent
+- **Transfers Authority**: Validator management shifts from P-Chain to your Validator Manager Contract
+- **Is Irreversible**: Once converted, you cannot revert to subnet status
+
+#### Key Conversion Parameters
+
+1. **Subnet ID**: Your subnet's unique identifier
+2. **Validator Manager Blockchain ID**: Where your VMC will be deployed (typically your L1)
+3. **Validator Manager Address**: The proxy address (pre-deployed to `0xfacade0000000000000000000000000000000000`)
+4. **Initial Validators**: The validator(s) from your subnet
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+## Next Steps
+
+Now that your L1 is created with the required precompiles, you're ready to deploy and configure your Validator Manager Contract so that it **becomes a Permissioned L1**.
diff --git a/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/04-speedrun-base-l1/02-permissioned-l1-speedrun.mdx b/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/04-speedrun-base-l1/02-permissioned-l1-speedrun.mdx
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@@ -0,0 +1,89 @@
+---
+title: Setup Permissioned L1
+description: Deploy and set up your Validator Manager Contract to create a Proof of Authority blockchain
+updated: 2025-03-13
+authors: [nicolasarnedo]
+icon: Terminal
+---
+
+import { Step, Steps } from 'fumadocs-ui/components/steps';
+import ToolboxMdxWrapper from "@/components/toolbox/academy/wrapper/ToolboxMdxWrapper.tsx"
+import DeployValidatorManager from "@/components/toolbox/console/permissioned-l1s/validator-manager-setup/DeployValidatorManager.tsx"
+import UpgradeProxy from "@/components/toolbox/console/permissioned-l1s/validator-manager-setup/UpgradeProxy.tsx"
+import Initialize from "@/components/toolbox/console/permissioned-l1s/validator-manager-setup/Initialize.tsx"
+import InitValidatorSet from "@/components/toolbox/console/permissioned-l1s/validator-manager-setup/InitValidatorSet.tsx"
+
+This section walks through deploying and configuring your Validator Manager Contract (VMC) on your new L1.
+
+This is a multi-step process that establishes the necessary infrastructure to run a Permissioned L1 chain. This process is made (we hope) simple through the console, but in order to run and maintain this in a Production environment please be sure to complete the [Permissioned L1](/academy/permissioned-l1s) course.
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+
+
+### Deploy most recent implementation of the Validator Manager Contract
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+
+
+
+### Upgrade Proxy
+
+Link your proxy to the ValidatorManager implementation by upgrading the TransparentUpgradeableProxy at `0xfacade...` to point to your newly deployed contract.
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+
+Make sure you have your L1 selected in the wallet component
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+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+### Set Initial Configuration
+
+Configure your ValidatorManager with essential parameters through the `initialize()` function:
+
+- **Admin Address**: Your wallet address (controls validator operations)
+- **Subnet ID**: Your L1's subnet identifier
+- **Churn Period**: Time window for validator changes (≤ 86400 seconds)
+- **Maximum Churn Percentage**: Weight change limit per period (1-20%)
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+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+### Initialize Validator Set
+
+Bridge P-Chain subnet creation with L1 validator management using cryptographically verified conversion data.
+
+#### How It Works
+
+The initialization:
+1. Verifies P-Chain signed conversion data via Avalanche Warp Messaging
+2. Registers each validator with their weight and node ID
+3. Marks the validator set as initialized (permanent, one-time operation)
+
+#### Required Information
+
+You'll need:
+- **Conversion Data**: Validator information from your subnet-to-L1 conversion
+- **Message Index**: Position in the Warp message queue
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+
+
+
+
+## Next Steps
+
+Congratulations! Your Validator Manager is now fully configured. In the next section, you'll deploy and configure a Staking Manager to enable permissionless participation, which we will be transitioning to a Permissionless L1.
diff --git a/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/04-speedrun-base-l1/meta.json b/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/04-speedrun-base-l1/meta.json
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@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+{
+ "title": "Permissioned L1 Setup Speedrun",
+ "pages": [
+ "01-create-l1-speedrun",
+ "02-permissioned-l1-speedrun"
+ ]
+}
diff --git a/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/meta.json b/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/meta.json
index 7e86421bd76..0ae276fade4 100644
--- a/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/meta.json
+++ b/content/academy/permissionless-l1s/meta.json
@@ -10,6 +10,9 @@
"...02-proof-of-stake",
"---Transformation Requirements---",
"...03-transformation-requirements",
+ "---Staking Manager Setup---",
+ "04-speedrun-base-l1",
+ "...05-staking-manager-setup",
"---More coming soon...---"
]
}
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diff --git a/content/blog/durango-avalanche-warp-messaging.mdx b/content/blog/durango-avalanche-warp-messaging.mdx
index fec65d46a9d..ed218c9a1b6 100644
--- a/content/blog/durango-avalanche-warp-messaging.mdx
+++ b/content/blog/durango-avalanche-warp-messaging.mdx
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ topics: [Network Updates, Durango Upgrade, Avalanche Warp Messaging, EVM, Intero
comments: true
---
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+
The publishing of the pre-release code for a proposed upgrade to the Avalanche Network, codenamed Durango
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@ To send a message, an [untrusted relayer](https://github.com/ava-labs/awm-relaye
**Note, no transactions/messages are included in the P-Chain to send an Avalanche Warp Message. Messages are passed directly between communicating Subnets or between a Subnet and the C-Chain.**
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+
This lightweight protocol replaces the management of point-to-point connections with the simplicity of one unified registry: the Avalanche P-Chain. For the full details on how this is integrated into the EVM, see [ACP-30](https://github.com/avalanche-foundation/ACPs/blob/main/ACPs/30-avalanche-warp-x-evm/README.md).
diff --git a/scripts/versions.json b/scripts/versions.json
index 3a8c31fe351..164e940ccc8 100644
--- a/scripts/versions.json
+++ b/scripts/versions.json
@@ -10,4 +10,4 @@
"avaplatform/icm-relayer": "v1.7.4"
},
"ava-labs/icm-contracts": "4d5ab0b6dbc653770cfe9709878c9406eb28b71c"
-}
+}
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