Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

1. Hardware Requirements:
   • CPU: 4 cores or more
   • RAM: 16 GB or more
   • Disk: SSD with at least 1 TB of storage
   • Bandwidth: Stable internet connection with 10 Mbps or higher
2. Software Requirements:
   • Operating System: Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 or later recommended)
   • Docker and Docker Compose installed
   • Basic familiarity with Linux commands

Step 1: Clone the Omni Network Repository

Open a terminal and run the following commands:

# Update and install dependencies
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install -y git curl wget

# Clone the Omni Network repository
git clone <https://github.com/omni-network/omni-node.git>

# Navigate to the directory
cd omni-node

Step 2: Configure Your Node

1. Set up environment variables: Edit the .env file to customize the node’s configuration.

   cp .env.example .env
   nano .env
   
   

   Adjust the values as necessary:

   • NODE_NAME: Give your node a unique name.
   • CHAIN_ID: The chain ID of the Omni Network.
   • DATA_DIR: Directory to store blockchain data.

2. Save and exit: Press Ctrl + O, then Enter, and Ctrl + X.

Step 3: Start the Node

Using Docker Compose

Run the following commands to start your node using Docker Compose:

# Build and start the container
docker-compose up --build -d

Verify the Node is Running

Check the logs to ensure the node is operating correctly: