How to Install LBRY on FreeBSD Latest

LBRY is a decentralized content sharing platform that allows users to publish, access, and purchase content without any third-party intermediary. If you want to install LBRY on your FreeBSD system, follow the instructions below.

Prerequisites

Before we begin the installation process, make sure that your FreeBSD system meets the following requirements:

• Access to the internet to download the necessary packages
• Updated system
• Root access

Installation Process

1. First, open a terminal window on your FreeBSD system.

2. Install the pkg package manager by running the following command:

   $ sudo pkg install pkg
   

3. Next, install the git package by running the following command:

   $ sudo pkg install git
   

4. Clone the LBRY repository from GitHub by running the following command:

   $ git clone https://github.com/lbryio/lbry-desktop.git
   

5. Change to the cloned directory.

   $ cd lbry-desktop
   

6. Install the necessary dependencies using the pkg package manager by running the following command:

   $ sudo pkg install node yarn
   

7. Build the LBRY application by executing the following command:

   $ yarn && yarn build
   

8. Finally, start the LBRY desktop application using the following command:

   $ yarn electron
   

9. The LBRY application should now be launched on your FreeBSD system.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LBRY on your FreeBSD system. Enjoy LBRY's content sharing platform without any third-party intermediary.

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