How to Install LBRY on Linux Mint Latest

LBRY is a decentralized, blockchain-based content sharing platform that allows users to share, discover and distribute digital content without any intermediaries. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to install LBRY on Linux Mint latest version.

Prerequisites

• Linux Mint latest version installed on your system
• Access to the terminal

Step 1: Download and extract the LBRY package

1. Open the default web browser and navigate to the LBRY download page at https://lbry.com/get.
2. Scroll down to the Linux section and select the appropriate package for your system architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) by clicking the Download button.
3. Wait for the download to complete.
4. Once the download is finished, open the terminal by pressing Ctrl+Alt+T.
5. Navigate to the directory where the LBRY package is downloaded using the cd command. For example, if the package is downloaded to the Downloads folder, type cd Downloads/ in the terminal.
6. Extract the package using the following command:

tar -xvzf LBRY_LINUX.zip

Step 2: Install LBRY

1. Navigate to the extracted LBRY directory using the cd command. For example, if the extracted package is in a folder named lbry, you can navigate to it using cd lbry/.
2. Run the install script by typing the following command in the terminal:

sudo ./linux-install.sh

3. The installation process will take some time to complete, and you may be prompted for your system password to complete the installation.

Step 3: Launch LBRY

1. Once the installation is complete, you can launch LBRY by typing lbry-app in the terminal or using the system search bar to find and launch it.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed LBRY on your Linux Mint latest version. You can now use LBRY to explore and discover digital content without intermediaries.

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