Fleek Network [Installation Guide]

1. Prepare Your Environment

System Requirements: Ensure your server meets the basic requirements. It's recommended to use a Linux-based system (preferably Ubuntu).
Install Dependencies: Start by installing necessary packages:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install build-essential clang pkg-config libssl-dev gcc-multilib protobuf-compiler

2. Install Rust

Rust Installation: Fleek Network is built using Rust, so you need to install Rust:

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
source $HOME/.cargo/env
rustup update

3. Clone the Fleek Network Repository

Clone the Source Code: Download the latest version of the Fleek Network node software from GitHub:

git clone -b testnet-alpha-1 https://github.com/fleek-network/lightning.git ~/fleek-network/lightning
cd ~/fleek-network/lightning

4. Build the Node

Compile the Node: Navigate to the project directory and build the node using Rust’s package manager:

cargo clean
cargo update
cargo +stable install --locked --path core/cli --features services

Link the Executable: To make the node command globally accessible, create a symbolic link:

sudo ln -s "$HOME/.cargo/bin/lightning-node" /usr/local/bin/lgtn

5. Configure and Run the Node

Node Configuration: Before starting the node, you might need to configure it using the lightning.toml file. The default configuration should suffice for most cases, but adjustments can be made based on your setup.
Start the Node: Run the node using the following command:

lgtn run

Opt-In to Network Participation: To participate in the network, you must opt-in:

lgtn opt in

6. Monitor and Maintain the Node

Systemd Service: It's advisable to manage your node using systemd to ensure it restarts automatically in case of failure:

[Unit]
Description=Fleek Network Node
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=your_username
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/lgtn run
Restart=always
RestartSec=3

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

After saving the service file, enable and start the service:

sudo systemctl enable fleek-node
sudo systemctl start fleek-node

7. Keep the Node Updated

Regular Updates: Since Fleek Network is in active development, frequently pull the latest changes from the GitHub repository and rebuild the node to ensure you're running the latest version:

git pull origin testnet-alpha-1
cargo clean
cargo update
cargo +stable install --locked --path core/cli --features services