Run from source code

Download the Client

Execute the following command to clone the repository :

git clone https://github.com/exsat-network/exsat-client

Build the client

cd exsat-client
yarn install && yarn build

Edit the .env configuration file

Please generate ".env" file by coping from ".env.example":

cp .env.example .env

Please edit the ".env" file to configure the settings.

vim .env

Please ensure all configurations are correctly set. Some settings can also be adjusted by executing the Client. Detailed configurations can be found here.

Execute the client

1. Initiate the validator account

Create or import the account

If you don't have a validator account, please create a new BTC Validator account.

If you already have a validator account, and wish to import it to your client, please import seed phase or import private key.

Stake for your validator account

To qualify as a BTC Validator, you must stake a minimum of 100 BTC. This can be done through either Credit Staking or XBTC Staking. Learn more about the two staking methods here.

2. Configurations

You can complete some client configurations or perform operations on your account:

• Set BTC RPC Node (required, can also be done by editing the .env file)

• Bridge BTC for gas fee (required)

• Change Stake Address (optional)

• Change Reward Address (optional)

• Change Commission Ratio (optional)

• Configure Display Information (optional)

• Export private key (optional)

• Remove your account (optional)

• New version check (optional)

3. Execute the client

Please be aware that completing Set BTC RPC Node and Bridge BTC for gas fee is mandatory.

Once the above operations are completed, your account and client are ready, and you can start it for long-term running.

4. Check and claim rewards

You could check and claim rewards on the front-page with the reward address.