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 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

Validator must stake at least 2100 $XSAT to become a qualified validator. Click here to see how to stake for your validator account.

2. Configurations

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

• Set BTC RPC Node (required)
• Bridge BTC for gas fee (required)
• Change Stake 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.