How to Install LBRY on EndeavourOS Latest

LBRY is a decentralized content sharing platform that uses blockchain technology to ensure fair compensation for creators. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install LBRY on EndeavourOS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

Step 1: Update System Packages

First, we need to update our system packages to ensure that we have the latest versions of all dependencies. Open the terminal and execute the following command:

sudo pacman -Syu

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Next, we need to install some dependencies required by LBRY. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo pacman -S git boost boost-libs openssl libevent zeromq

Step 3: Clone the LBRY Repository

Now, we need to clone the LBRY repository from GitHub. Run the following command in the terminal:

git clone https://github.com/lbryio/lbry.git

This command will create a new directory called "lbry" in your current working directory.

Step 4: Build and Install LBRY

Change to the "lbry" directory:

cd lbry

Now, we need to build and install LBRY. Run the following command:

sudo python3 setup.py install

This command will build and install LBRY on your system. It may take a few minutes to complete.

Step 5: Run LBRY

Once the installation is complete, you can run LBRY by executing the following command in the terminal:

lbrynet start

This command will start the LBRY daemon and sync the LBRY blockchain. This may take some time depending on your internet speed.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LBRY on your EndeavourOS Latest system. You can now use the LBRY client to discover and share content on the decentralized platform.

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