BLOCKMESH

Prerequisites

1. System Requirements:

   • Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04+ (recommended) or any Linux distribution.

   • CPU: 4-core processor or higher.

   • Memory: 8 GB RAM minimum.

   • Storage: 200 GB SSD (or higher for scalability).

   • Network: High-speed internet with a static IP address.

   • Docker (optional): Recommended for containerized deployments.

2. Accounts:

   • Register an account on the BlockMesh dashboard.

   • Obtain your validator keys and token for staking.

3. Software:

   • git for repository cloning.

   • curl or wget for downloading dependencies.

   • A compatible blockchain CLI (if provided by BlockMesh).

---

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Update System Packages

Run the following commands to ensure your server is up to date:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install -y build-essential curl wget git jq

Install Go (if required by BlockMesh)

BlockMesh might require Go for custom blockchain builds. Use the following commands to install the latest version:

wget https://golang.org/dl/go1.20.6.linux-amd64.tar.gz
sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf go1.20.6.linux-amd64.tar.gz
echo "export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin" >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

Verify the installation:

go version

---

Step 2: Clone the BlockMesh Repository

Use Git to fetch the latest version of the BlockMesh codebase:

git clone https://github.com/blockmeshxyz/blockmesh-node.git
cd blockmesh-node

---

Step 3: Build the Validator Node

Compile the Node

Navigate to the source directory and build the binary:

make build

The compiled binary will usually appear in the build/ directory. You can move it to a global path for easier access:

sudo mv build/blockmesh-node /usr/local/bin/blockmesh-node

Verify the installation:

blockmesh-node --version

---

Step 4: Configure the Node

Initialize Node Data

Run the initialization command with a unique node name:

blockmesh-node init <your-node-name> --chain-id blockmesh-mainnet

This will create configuration files in the .blockmesh directory (usually in your home directory).

Edit Configuration Files

Edit config.toml and app.toml:

nano ~/.blockmesh/config/config.toml

Key changes:

• Seeds: Add seed nodes provided by BlockMesh:

  seeds = "seed1.blockmesh.xyz:26656,seed2.blockmesh.xyz:26656"

• Persistent Peers: Add trusted peers to improve connectivity.

Minimum Gas Prices (in app.toml):

minimum-gas-prices = "0.01ubmesh"

---

Step 5: Start the Node

Run the Node

Start the validator node:

blockmesh-node start

Enable Systemd Service (optional)

For better management, create a systemd service:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/blockmesh.service

Add the following:

[Unit]
Description=BlockMesh Node
After=network.target

[Service]
User=<your-username>
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/blockmesh-node start
Restart=always
LimitNOFILE=65536

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Enable and start the service:

sudo systemctl enable blockmesh
sudo systemctl start blockmesh

Check the logs:

sudo journalctl -u blockmesh -f

---

Step 6: Become a Validator

Generate Validator Keys

Run the following command to generate keys:

blockmesh-node keys add <validator-name>

Submit Your Validator Transaction

Stake your tokens to become a validator:

blockmesh-node tx staking create-validator \
  --amount=1000000ubmesh \
  --pubkey=$(blockmesh-node tendermint show-validator) \
  --moniker="<your-validator-name>" \
  --chain-id=blockmesh-mainnet \
  --commission-rate="0.10" \
  --commission-max-rate="0.20" \
  --commission-max-change-rate="0.01" \
  --min-self-delegation="1" \
  --from=<your-wallet-name>

Confirm the transaction on the BlockMesh blockchain explorer.

---

Step 7: Monitoring

Check Node Status

To check the synchronization status:

blockmesh-node status

View Logs

Use:

tail -f ~/.blockmesh/logs/node.log

---

Step 8: Troubleshooting

• Node Out of Sync: Ensure your seeds and peers are correct in config.toml.

• Low Performance: Upgrade your hardware or check system logs for resource bottlenecks.

• Connectivity Issues: Verify firewall and port configurations. Ensure 26656 is open.

---