Step 1: Setting Up the Server

1. Update Your System: Begin by updating your server’s package list and upgrading existing packages:

   sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
   
   

2. Install Dependencies: Install essential packages such as Git, Curl, and others:

   sudo apt install git curl -y
   
   

3. Install Docker: Set up Docker on your server by following these commands:

   curl -fsSL <https://get.docker.com> -o get-docker.sh
   sudo sh get-docker.sh
   sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
   
   

4. Install Docker Compose: Install Docker Compose to manage multi-container applications:

   sudo curl -L "<https://github.com/docker/compose/releases/download/v2.5.0/docker-compose-$>(uname -s)-$(uname -m)" -o /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
   sudo chmod +x /usr/local/bin/docker-compose
   
   

5. Clone the Bool Node Repository: Get the latest version of the Bool node software by cloning the official repository:

   git clone <https://github.com/BoolNetwork/BoolNode.git>
   cd BoolNode
   
   

Step 2: Configuring the Validator Node

1. Generate Node Keys: Generate your node’s private and public keys. This step is crucial for your node’s identity on the network:

   ./bool-node keys generate
   
   

2. Edit Configuration Files: Configure your node by editing the provided config files:

   • Node Configuration: Update config.toml with your node’s settings, including peer connections and RPC settings.
   • Validator Configuration: Update validator.toml with your validator’s name, public key, and commission rate.

3. Initialize the Node: Initialize the node to set up directories and files:

   ./bool-node init --name "A3 Shark"
   
   

Step 3: Starting the Node

1. Launch the Node: Start the node using Docker Compose:

   docker-compose up -d
   
   

   This command will launch your node in detached mode, allowing it to run in the background.

2. Check Node Status: Ensure your node is running correctly by checking its logs:

   docker logs -f bool-node
   
   

3. Join the Bool Network: To join the network, submit your validator details and stake your tokens:

   ./bool-node tx staking create-validator --amount=1000bool --pubkey=$(./bool-node tendermint show-validator) --moniker="A3 Shark" --chain-id=bool-mainnet