Running a Massa Node: Detailed Guide

This guide covers the steps to install and run a Massa node, including key commands for managing and troubleshooting the node.

1. Prerequisites

Before running the Massa node, ensure that your system meets the following requirements:

• Operating System: Linux or macOS (Ubuntu recommended)
• Hardware Requirements:
  • CPU: 2+ cores
  • RAM: 8 GB+
  • Storage: 100 GB+
• Software: Ensure curl and jq are installed (for interacting with the Massa scripts)

2. Installing Massa Node

2.1. Download the Latest Massa Release

To start running a node, you first need to download the latest release of the Massa node software. Open a terminal and run the following commands:

wget <https://github.com/massalabs/massa/releases/latest/download/massa_X.X.tar.gz>

Make sure to replace X.X with the current version number of the Massa release.

2.2. Extract the Massa Files

After downloading, you need to extract the downloaded tarball:

tar -xvf massa_X.X.tar.gz
cd massa

This will create a folder called massa which contains the node and client executables.

3. Configuration

3.1. Set Node Configuration

You can modify the node's configuration in the config/config.toml file. The default settings are fine for most cases, but you can customize them if needed.