Welcome to your guide on how to set up Project Lotus, the robust implementation of the Filecoin Distributed Storage Network. In this article, we’ll walk you through the necessary steps to get your environment ready for building Lotus, as well as troubleshooting any issues you might encounter along the way.

Introduction to Project Lotus

Lotus is a pivotal part of the Filecoin ecosystem, enabling storage solutions that are not only efficient but also decentralized. If you’re looking to dive deeper into the Filecoin network, check out the Filecoin Spec.

Building Lotus: A Step-by-Step Guide

To build and install Lotus, follow these steps, likening it to preparing a special recipe in the kitchen:

• **Gathering Ingredients** (System Dependencies): Just like any recipe, you need to start with the right ingredients. Different distributions have different needs:
  

  For Ubuntu/Debian:

  sudo apt install mesa-opencl-icd ocl-icd-opencl-dev gcc git bzr jq pkg-config curl clang build-essential hwloc libhwloc-dev wget -y
  sudo apt upgrade -y

  For Fedora:

  sudo dnf -y install gcc make git bzr jq pkgconfig mesa-libOpenCL mesa-libOpenCL-devel opencl-headers ocl-icd ocl-icd-devel clang llvm wget hwloc hwloc-devel

• **Setting Up the Cooking Space** (Go Installation): Just as you need a clear workspace to prepare your dish, a working installation of Go 1.22.7 or higher is essential.

  wget -c https://golang.org/dl/go1.22.7.linux-amd64.tar.gz -O - | sudo tar -xz -C /usr/local
  echo 'export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin' >> ~/.bashrc
  source ~/.bashrc

• **Mixing Your Ingredients** (Building Lotus): After you’ve gathered and prepared your ‘ingredients’, it’s time to mix them together.

  git clone https://github.com/filecoin-project/lotus.git
  cd lotus
  make clean all

  (If you want to join a particular network, you may need to checkout the corresponding tag or branch.)

• **Final Cooking Step** (Install): Finally, install the software like you would set your dish to bake.

  sudo make install

Troubleshooting

If you run into problems during the building or installation process, don’t sweat it! Here are a few common issues and their solutions:

• **Dependency Issues**: Ensure you have all the required system dependencies installed for your distribution.
  If you’re missing something, go back and run the installation commands again for the appropriate OS.
• **Go Installation Problems**: If you’re having trouble running Go commands, double-check that your $PATH variable includes the Go bin directory. You can confirm with echo $PATH.
• **Networking Issues**: If you are in China or facing connectivity problems, additional configurations may be necessary. Please refer to Lotus: tips when running in China.

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Project Lotus: More Information

If you want to delve deeper into Lotus and the Filecoin ecosystem, the following resources may be beneficial:

• Building Documentation
• Latest Release Details
• Licensing Information

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