Ethermint is carving a new path in blockchain technology by implementing the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) atop Tendermint consensus. However, it is essential to note that Ethermint is currently under *very active development*, meaning it is not yet stable or secure for production use. This post will guide you through understanding Ethermint’s functionality and how to get started with its build and usage.

Understanding Ethermint

Think of Ethermint as a bridge between Ethereum and the Cosmos network. Like a bridge that allows vehicles to cross a water body, Ethermint allows Ethereum smart contracts and applications to function seamlessly on a more scalable network, the Cosmos network.

Key Features of Ethermint

• Hard Spoon Enablement: Just like transferring a photo from one album to another, hard spoon enablement lets you transfer tokens from the Ethereum mainnet to the Ethermint network.
• Web3 Compatibility: Imagine Shift+Copying a formatted document; Ethermint ensures existing Web3-compatible tools can engage with applications running on its chain.

How to Build Ethermint

Getting started with building Ethermint is straightforward. Follow these commands in your terminal:

bash
# To build the binary and put the resulting binary in .build
$ make tools deps build

# To build the project and install it in $GOBIN
$ make tools deps install

Testing Ethermint

To ensure that everything works perfectly, you’ll want to initiate various tests:

bash
# Integration tests
$ make test

# CLI tests
$ make test-cli

For testing Ethereum mainnet imports, there’s a useful command:

bash
$ make test-import

This command imports an Ethereum mainnet blockchain file, specifically up to height 97638. For further flexibility, you can provide a custom export file by using the –blockchain flag.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Ensure that you have all the required dependencies installed
• If the build commands fail, check your Go environment variables
• For compatibility issues or additional inquiries, consider joining the Cosmos Riot Chat Channel or visiting the Cosmos Forum

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Conclusion

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