Step 1: Install Docker and Docker Compose

Docker and Docker Compose are required to run the Fairblock node in an isolated environment.

Installing Docker:

1. Open a terminal and update your system:

   sudo apt-get update
   

2. Install Docker using the following command:

   sudo apt-get install docker.io
   

3. Start Docker:

   sudo systemctl start docker
   

4. Enable Docker to start on boot:

   sudo systemctl enable docker
   

Installing Docker Compose:

1. Install Docker Compose:

   sudo apt-get install docker-compose
   

2. Verify that Docker Compose is installed:

   docker-compose --version
   

Step 2: Clone the Fairblock Testnet Repository

The Fairblock network provides a repository with the necessary configuration files to set up your node.

1. Clone the repository from GitHub:

   git clone <https://github.com/fairblocknetwork/fairblock-testnet.git>
   

2. Navigate to the testnet folder:

   cd fairblock-testnet
   

Step 3: Configuration

In this step, you’ll configure the node to connect to the Fairblock testnet.

1. Open the .env file (provided in the testnet repo) to configure network settings:

   nano .env
   

2. Modify the necessary fields such as:

   • NODE_NAME: Your desired node name.
   • WALLET_ADDRESS: Your Fairblock wallet address.
   • Other network configurations such as the testnet endpoint and port settings.

   Save and exit by pressing CTRL+X, then Y, and Enter.