Blockcast Network Node Setup Guide

🛠️ Prerequisites

• Ubuntu VPS (Recommended 4GB RAM+)
• sudo/root access
• Basic terminal knowledge

🔧 Docker Installation

Run these commands in order:

1. Update System Packages

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. Install Docker

sudo apt install -y ca-certificates curl gnupg lsb-release
curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg
echo "deb [arch=$(dpkg --print-architecture) signed-by=/usr/share/keyrings/docker-archive-keyring.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu $(lsb_release -cs) stable" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-compose-plugin

3. Start Docker Service

sudo systemctl enable --now docker

4. Verify Installation

docker --version && docker-compose --version

🚀 Node Setup

1. Clone Repository

git clone https://github.com/Blockcast/beacon-docker-compose.git

2. Enter Directory

cd beacon-docker-compose

3. Launch Node

docker compose up -d

4. Check Status

docker compose ps

5. Get Node Credentials

docker compose exec blockcastd blockcastd init

📝 Copy the Hardware ID and Challenge Key

📌 Registration

• Go to Blockcast Dashboard: https://app.blockcast.network?referral-code=yBlf4A

• Connect your Solana wallet

• Register node using copied credentials

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📜 Check logs:

docker logs -f blockcastd

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📝 Rewards are updated every 24 hours and typically kicks in within 24-48 hours after the first rewards. Keep your node online to maximize your potential earnings!