How to Set Up an Avail Node
Step 1: Understand the Role of an Avail Node An Avail node plays a crucial role in securing the network by participating in data availability sampling, validating blocks, and contributing to the decentralization of the blockchain. Prerequisites System Requirements : OS : Linux (Ubuntu 20.04 or later recommended), macOS, or Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). CPU : 4 cores (minimum), 8 cores recommended. RAM : 8 GB (minimum), 16 GB recommended. Storage : SSD with at least 100 GB of free space. Network : Stable internet connection with a minimum of 10 Mbps upload/download speed. Docker Installed : Avail nodes run as Docker containers. Install Dependencies : Docker: Install Docker Docker Compose (optional): Install Docker Compose Step 2: Set Up the Environment Update System Packages : sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y Install Docker : sudo apt install docker.io -y Add Current User to Docker Group : sudo usermod -aG docker $USER Verify Docker Installation : docker --vers...