Iotex Bootstrap

Overview

The IoTeX Delegate Manual provides a comprehensive guide for individuals looking to join either the MainNet or TestNet of IoTeX, a blockchain platform. It contains detailed instructions for setting up nodes, interacting with the blockchain, operating the nodes efficiently, and upgrading them when necessary.

Features

• Join MainNet: Step-by-step instructions for setting up an IoTeX node on the MainNet.
• Join TestNet: Guidance on starting and running a testnet node for development purposes.
• Interact with Blockchain: Information on using the IoTeX command-line interface, ioctl, to interact with the blockchain.
• Enable Logrotate: Instructions to enable log rotation for efficient log management.
• Operate Your Node: Guidelines and best practices for effectively operating an IoTeX node.
• Upgrade Your Node: A one-line upgrade solution provided for node upgrades.
• Q&A: Common questions and answers to help users troubleshoot issues.

Join MainNet

1. Pull the docker image:

   docker pull <image_name>
   

2. Set the environment variables:

   export IOTEX_HOME=<path_to_IOTEX_HOME>
   

3. Edit the config file:
   • Update externalHost and producerPrivKey in config.yaml.
4. Start the node:
   • Run the following command:

     <start_command>
     

Join Mainnet without using Docker

1. Set the environment variables.
2. Build the server binary.
3. Edit the configuration files.
4. Start from a snapshot.
5. Run the start command.

Interact with Blockchain

• Install ioctl command-line interface.
• Point ioctl to your node or the IoTeX API nodes.

Summary

The IoTeX Delegate Manual provides detailed instructions on joining both the MainNet and TestNet, interacting with the blockchain using the ioctl command-line interface, setting up log rotation, operating the nodes efficiently, and upgrading them easily. It offers a comprehensive guide for individuals looking to be part of the IoTeX ecosystem.