1. Prepare Your Server

• Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or higher.
• Minimum Hardware Requirements:
  • CPU: 4 cores.
  • RAM: 16 GB.
  • Storage: 500 GB SSD.
  • Network: Stable connection with at least 100 Mbps bandwidth.

2. Install Required Dependencies

Update your system and install the necessary packages:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install build-essential libssl-dev pkg-config clang cmake git curl -y

3. Install Rust

The Hemi validator node is built with Rust, so you need to install it:

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf <https://sh.rustup.rs> | sh
source $HOME/.cargo/env

4. Clone the Hemi Network Repository

Clone the official repository of the Hemi Network:

git clone <https://github.com/hemi-network/hemi-node.git>
cd hemi-node

5. Build and Install the Node

Build the node with the following command:

cargo build --release