Installing an Ixian DLT Node

Introduction

An Ixian DLT node is the core component of the Ixian network. By running a DLT node, often referred to as a Master Node, you are actively participating in the network's consensus, validating transactions, producing blocks, and maintaining the integrity and security of the distributed ledger.

This section provides detailed, step-by-step installation instructions for setting up an Ixian DLT node on a variety of supported platforms. Choose the guide that matches your operating system to get started.

After installation, it is highly recommended to review the DLT Node Configuration guide to customize your node's behavior.

Platform-Specific Guides

Select your operating system from the list below for detailed instructions.

• Windows

  • A guide for installing the pre-compiled binaries on Windows operating systems.

• Windows (from Source)

  • An advanced guide for compiling and running the node from the source code on Windows.

• Debian / Ubuntu

  • A guide for compiling and running the node on Debian-based Linux distributions, including Ubuntu.

• RHEL / CentOS / Fedora

  • A guide for compiling and running the node on Red Hat-based Linux distributions.

• macOS

  • A guide for compiling and running the node from the source code on macOS.