Installing Mintlayer

Installing Mintlayer

Mintlayer offers multiple methods for installation and ways to run it. This guide provides a brief overview of each method.

Installation Methods

1. Using Source Files

• Summary: Obtain the source files from the Mintlayer repository and compile them on your machine.

2. Using Docker

• Summary: Use Docker to pull and run the Mintlayer containerized image.

3. Downloading the Binaries

• Summary: Directly download the pre-compiled binaries suitable for your operating system from the Mintlayer official releases page.

How to Run Mintlayer

1. Running the Node and Connecting the CLI

• Summary: Start the node-daemon and then connect the wallet-cli in a separate terminal.

2. Running the Node-GUI

• Summary: Use the node-gui for a graphical interface experience. It's a more user-friendly option but might offer less flexibility than the CLI.

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For detailed installation and running instructions, please refer to the respective pages in the official Mintlayer documentation.