Bitpoll is an open-source tool that allows you to easily create and manage polls on the Ethereum blockchain. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Bitpoll on your Windows 11 operating system.
Before we start, make sure you have the following installed on your computer:
First, open your command prompt and navigate to a directory where you want to download the Bitpoll repository. Then, type the following command:
git clone https://github.com/fsinfuhh/Bitpoll.git
This will download the Bitpoll repository to your computer.
Next, navigate to the Bitpoll directory by entering the following command:
cd Bitpoll
Install the project dependencies by typing the following command:
npm install
This will install all the necessary dependencies required to run Bitpoll.
Before we can run the Bitpoll application, we need to configure the environment variable. Create a new file called .env inside the root directory of the Bitpoll project. Open the file and copy the following code into it:
ETHEREUM_NETWORK=[insert Ethereum network here]
MNEMONIC=[insert Ethereum wallet mnemonic here]
INFURA_PROJECT_ID=[insert Infura project ID here]
Replace the values in the square brackets with your own information. The ETHEREUM_NETWORK variable should be set to the Ethereum network you want to use (e.g., mainnet or rinkeby). The MNEMONIC variable should be set to the mnemonic for your Ethereum wallet. Finally, the INFURA_PROJECT_ID variable should be set to the project ID for your Infura account.
To start the Bitpoll application, run the following command:
npm start
This will start the Bitpoll server and make it accessible through your web browser at http://localhost:3000.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Bitpoll on your Windows 11 operating system!
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