Step-by-Step Guide to Running a CARV Node

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3 min readJul 4, 2024

Step 1: Get a VPS

To run the CARV node, first acquire a VPS, typically costing around $6 per month. Otherwise, you will need to keep your computer running all day.

Hardware Requirements

Minimum:

CPU: 1+ cores
RAM: 2GB
Internet: 4 MBit/sec download speed

Recommended:

CPU: 2+ cores
RAM: 4GB+
Internet: 8+ MBit/sec download speed

Step 2: Install Golang

The verifier is written in Golang. Before you start, ensure Golang is installed correctly.

Update your package lists:

sudo apt update

2. Install Golang:

sudo apt install golang

3. Verify the installation:

go version

Step 3: Clone and Build the Verifier Code

The verifier code is open source and currently in development. Follow these steps to clone the GitHub repository and build the source:

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/carv-protocol/verifier.git
cd verifier

2. Checkout the appropriate branch:

git checkout verifier-alphanet

3. Build the verifier:

make build

After executing make build or make all, the verifier executable will be compiled into the ./bin directory.

4. Switch to the ./bin directory:

cd bin

Step 4: Create a Burn Wallet and Delegate Your License Key

Before proceeding, create a burn wallet and delegate your License Key to that wallet.

Create a burn wallet.
Delegate your License Key:

Go to CARV Verifier Delegate.
Select “Delegate My License.”

This step is essential for the correct operation of the verifier.

Step 5: Run the Verifier

Execute the verifier with the following command:

./verifier -private-key <Your Private Key> -reward-address <Your Reward Address> -commission-rate <Your Commission Rate>

Your Private Key: Private key of your burn wallet (DO NOT SHARE)
Your Reward Address: Your main wallet address
Your Commission Rate: Set between 0–100 (0 means no commission, 100 means full commission)

Alternative Options:

Docker
Desktop App

Step 6: Verify Your Node is Active

Check that your node is active by finding your burn wallet address here.

Why Run a Node?

Running a node comes with rewards and benefits, enhancing your involvement in the CARV network.

Visual Guide

Prefer a visual guide? A community member has created one for better understanding. Check it out for a step-by-step visual walkthrough.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOfMcILu6uA&t=880s

CARV Node on Linux VPS
This guide is generated by our community. Please conduct your own research as needed to ensure accuracy and suitability for your specific requirements.

Alternative: Delegate Your Node

If maintaining a node is too complex or costly, consider delegating it. You can delegate it to ArgonZ (or to any of your friends) at 0x1f113570657Bc9527d3511cAb8359f6303A00f6B.

Delegate Your License: If you know the address of the Verifier Node you’d like to delegate to, click ‘Delegate My License’.
Enter the Address: Enter the address of the Verifier.
Confirm and Sign: Confirm the delegate address and sign the transaction in your wallet. Note that you need to pay for the gas for this transaction.
Revoke or Change Delegation: If you’d like to revoke your delegation or delegate to someone else, you can do so in the Manage section by choosing Revoke delegation or Delegate to another verifier.