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 synchronizer account

Create or import the account

If you don't have a synchronizer account, please create a new account.

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

Register account as synchronizer

You must register your account as synchronizer to be qualified for Synchronizer tasks.

Set Reward Address

Additionally, set a reward address for your Synchronizer account to receive rewards.

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 Reward Address (optional)
• Export private key (optional)
• Remove your account (optional)
• New version check (optional)

3. Execute the client

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.