How to Install Bitpoll on POP!_OS Latest

Bitpoll is a decentralized voting application built on Ethereum. It allows users to create polls and vote on them using Ethereum wallets. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the installation process of Bitpoll on POP!_OS Latest.

Prerequisites

Before you start installing Bitpoll, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• POP!_OS Latest (v21.04)
• Node.js v10 or higher
• Yarn package manager
• Git version control

Step 1: Clone the Bitpoll Repository

Start by cloning the Bitpoll repository from GitHub using the following command:

git clone https://github.com/fsinfuhh/Bitpoll.git

This will download the repository to your local machine.

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Navigate to the Bitpoll directory and install the required dependencies using Yarn:

cd Bitpoll
yarn install

This will install all the dependencies required for Bitpoll to run properly.

Step 3: Configure Environment Variables

In order to use Bitpoll, you need to configure the ethereum network and passphrase environment variables. Copy the .env.example file to .env:

cp .env.example .env

Then edit the .env file and replace the placeholders with your Ethereum network URL and passphrase:

ETHEREUM_NETWORK_URL=<your Ethereum network URL>
PASSPHRASE=<your Ethereum passphrase>

Save the file and exit.

Step 4: Start the Application

Once you have installed the dependencies and configured the environment variables, you can start the Bitpoll application using the following command:

yarn start

This will start the application and launch it in your default web browser.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Bitpoll on your POP!_OS Latest machine. You can now use the Bitpoll application to create polls and vote on them using Ethereum wallets.

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