Para is a decentralized computing platform that provides a secure and private environment for running decentralized applications (DApps). In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Para on the latest version of Elementary OS.
Before you begin with the installation, make sure to have:
Para requires Node.js and NPM to work properly. Execute the following command to install them:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nodejs npm
Verify the installation using the following commands:
node -v
npm -v
If both commands returned a version number, Node.js and NPM are properly installed.
Para uses IPFS to store and distribute application data. To install IPFS, follow these steps:
Add the IPFS repository GPG key to your system:
wget -qO - https://dist.ipfs.io/deb-signature-key.asc | sudo apt-key add -
Add the IPFS repository to your system:
echo "deb https://dist.ipfs.io/debian stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ipfs.list
Update the package list and install IPFS:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ipfs
Initialize IPFS:
ipfs init
Now that you have Node.js, NPM, and IPFS installed, you can proceed with the Para installation:
Clone the Para repository and navigate into it:
git clone https://github.com/ParaState/para.git
cd para
Install the dependencies:
npm install
Build Para:
npm run build
Start IPFS daemon:
ipfs daemon
Start Para:
npm start local
That's it! Para is now installed and running on your Elementary OS system. You can access the Para web interface by visiting http://localhost:3000/ in your web browser.
In this tutorial, we have walked you through the process of installing Para on the latest version of Elementary OS. By following these steps, you now have a fully functional Para environment where you can deploy and run decentralized applications.
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