Join Inery Test Network
This section provides instructions to download, set up, and start an Inery Full Node and connect to inery test network.
By the end of this section, your Inery Node will be configured and ready to connect to the Inery Testnet.
Ensure you have met the hardware and software requirements before proceeding.
The provided GitHub link and setup documentation are related to Inery Testnet V1
You can view the network activity here : Inery Explorer.
Currently, there are two official Inery test networks:
- Inery Testnet V1: This version is available for public testing and experimentation.
- Inery Testnet V2: This version is used for live applications, leveraging the ledger as a database for real-world use cases.
Download the Inery Node Full Package
Begin by cloning the Inery Node repository to your local machine.
This repository contains all the necessary files and binaries to set up a Full Node.
git clone https://github.com/inery-blockchain/inery-node
Once the download is complete, inside the cloned repository, navigate to the inery.setup directory where ine.py script is located.
Navigate to the Inery Setup Directory
Move to the inery.setup directory, which contains the setup scripts and tools required for configuring your Full Node:
cd inery-node/inery.setup
The inery-node directory consists of two main subdirectories:
- inery: Contains the core binaries necessary for the Inery DLS protocol.
- inery.setup: Contains the ine.py script and tools for setup and configuration.
Set Up Environment Variables
The binaries within the inery directory must be accessible from anywhere in your system.
To achieve this, you need to export their path to your local OS environment.
Grant Execution Permission
The ine.py script is used for configuring the Full Node. First, ensure it has the necessary execution permissions:
chmod +x ine.py
Export Path to OS Environment
Next, run the ine.py script with the --export option to automatically export the paths of the binaries:
./ine.py --export
Refresh Environment Variables
To activate the newly exported path in the current terminal session, use the following command:
source ~/.bashrc
Verify Binary Path Export
To confirm that the binary path has been successfully exported, you can check by running:
cline version full
If the setup is correct, you should see the path to the version string the terminal output.
v1.0.1-0d87dff8bee56179aa01472dd00a089b2aa7b9fa-dirty
To join the Inery testnet, it is crucial that your server has a static IP address. A static IP ensures that your node maintains a consistent address, making it easier for other nodes to establish and maintain a stable connection.