Tutorial: How to install Para on macOS

Para is a blockchain platform that enables the creation and deployment of decentralized applications (DApps). It uses the Substrate framework and supports smart contracts and cross-chain communication. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Para on macOS.

Prerequisites

Before you start, make sure you have the following:

1. A macOS operating system.
2. Administrator access to your computer.
3. Terminal or Command Line Interface (CLI) installed.

Step-by-step installation guide

1. First, you need to install Homebrew if you haven't already. Homebrew is a package manager for macOS that simplifies the installation of software packages:

/usr/bin/ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"

2. Once Homebrew is installed, you can use it to install the necessary dependencies for Para:

brew install cmake openssl git llvm

3. Next, clone the Para repository:

git clone https://github.com/para-dev/para.git

4. Change directory into the cloned repository:

cd para

5. Build Para:

./build.sh

6. Finally, start the Para node:

./dac.sh start

Congratulations, you have successfully installed Para on macOS! You can now start exploring the platform and developing DApps on top of it.

Conclusion

Para is a powerful blockchain platform that can help you develop decentralized applications. By following this tutorial, you should now be able to install Para on your macOS machine and start building DApps. If you encounter any issues during the installation process, feel free to consult the Para documentation or reach out to the community for help.

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