How to Install NeonLink on macOS

NeonLink is an open-source project that enables cross-chain transactions between Ethereum and Solana blockchains. If you're interested in using NeonLink on your macOS, you'll have to follow the installation steps below.

Prerequisites

The following requirements must be met before installing NeonLink:

• You need to have Node.js installed. You can download Node.js from the official website https://nodejs.org/en/download/
• You need to have Git installed. You can download Git from the official website https://git-scm.com/download/mac

Installation

1. Open Terminal on your macOS. You can do this by pressing Command + Space and searching for Terminal in the Spotlight search bar.

2. Clone the NeonLink repository to your macOS by running the following command in the Terminal:

   git clone https://github.com/AlexSciFier/neonlink.git
   

3. Once the clone is complete, navigate to the cloned directory by running the following command in the Terminal:

   cd neonlink
   

4. Install the required dependencies by running the following command in the Terminal:

   npm install
   

5. Customize the environment variables as per your requirements. The required values are present in the .env.example file.

6. Rename the .env.example file to .env.

   mv .env.example .env
   

7. Start the NeonLink server by running the following command in the Terminal:

   npm run start
   

8. NeonLink is now installed and running on your macOS. You can access the NeonLink website at http://localhost:3000/.

Conclusion

In conclusion, you've now successfully installed NeonLink on your macOS. You can start using it to perform cross-chain transactions between Ethereum and Solana blockchains. If you experience any issues during the installation process, please reach out to the NeonLink community for help.

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