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🖥️ Requirements

Before we get started, make sure you have the following:

• A Linux system (Ubuntu is recommended)

• The pop binary file that was sent to you via email

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⚙️ Setup Instructions

1. Create the Working Directory

Let's begin by creating the directory where your pop node files will reside, and a separate directory for the cache:

mkdir -p $HOME/pipenetwork/download_cache
cd $HOME/pipenetwork

🔔 Important: After creating the pipenetwork directory, move the pop binary that you received via email into $HOME/pipenetwork directory.

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2. Set Up the Systemd Service

Now we’ll configure the systemd service to manage the Pipe POP node automatically.

1. Create the systemd service file at /etc/systemd/system/pipe-pop.service with the following content:

sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/pipe-pop.service > /dev/null << EOF
[Unit]
Description=Pipe POP Node Service
After=network.target
Wants=network-online.target

[Service]
User=$USER
Group=$USER
WorkingDirectory=$HOME/pipenetwork
ExecStart=$HOME/pipenetwork/pop \
    --ram <your-RAM-in-Gb> \
    --max-disk <your-max-disk-in-Gb> \
    --cache-dir $HOME/pipenetwork/download_cache \
    --pubKey <your-solana-address> \
    --signup-by-referral-route d04873036056df2b
Restart=always
RestartSec=5
LimitNOFILE=65536
LimitNPROC=4096
StandardOutput=journal
StandardError=journal
SyslogIdentifier=dcdn-node

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target
EOF

🌟 Explanation of the Parameters:

• --ram <your-RAM-in-Gb>: Replace <your-RAM-in-Gb> with the amount of RAM you wish to allocate (e.g., 8 for 8GB).

• --max-disk <your-max-disk-in-Gb>: Replace <your-max-disk-in-Gb> with the disk space you want to allocate (e.g., 500 for 500GB).

• --pubKey <your-solana-address>: Replace <your-solana-address> with your actual Solana public address.

3. Enable and Start the Service

Once your systemd service file is created, it’s time to enable and start the service to ensure it runs automatically on boot:

1. Reload systemd to apply the changes:

   sudo systemctl daemon-reload

2. Enable the service to start on boot:

   sudo systemctl enable pipe-pop

3. Start the service:

   sudo systemctl start pipe-pop

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4. Verify the Service

To make sure the service is running smoothly, use the following command to check its status:

sudo systemctl status pipe-pop

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5. Monitoring and Logs

You can monitor the logs and the real-time status of your node by running:

journalctl -u pipe-pop -f

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6. Check Your Node's Reputation and Points

To check your node's performance, reputation, and points earned from referrals, use the following command:

$HOME/pipenetwork/pop --status

$HOME/pipenetwork/pop --points-route

You’ll get a detailed breakdown of your node’s reputation metrics, including:

• Uptime Score (40% of total)

• Egress Score (30% of total)

• Historical Score (30% of total)

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7. Generate Your Referral Code

Want to share your referral code and earn points? Use the following command to generate your unique referral code:

./pop --gen-referral-route

Once generated, you can share this referral code with others who can sign up and join your network!

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🎉 Congratulations!

You've successfully set up your Pipe POP Node and are now ready to start earning rewards through the referral and reputation systems.

If you have any issues or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to our support team.

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