In the world of the Internet of Things (IoT) and decentralized physical infrastructure, IoTeX Core stands as a modular and powerful implementation of the IoTeX protocol. Following this guide, you’ll learn how to clone the repository, run the code, and interact with the IoTeX blockchain. So, roll up your sleeves and let’s dive in!

What is IoTeX?

IoTeX is a versatile infrastructure for Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePINs), enabling projects to deploy fully or integrate modules into existing frameworks. For comprehensive information, please visit the IoTeX homepage.

What is DePIN?

DePIN, or Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks, are pioneering solutions for constructing and managing physical world infrastructure, from WiFi hotspots to solar-powered batteries. Contributors earn financial rewards and ownership stakes through token incentives, facilitated by blockchain and cryptographic advancements. Learn more about DePIN here.

Exploring DePIN Projects

The DePIN Scan is your go-to source for tracking DePIN projects, including crypto token prices and real-time device data.

Setting Up Your Environment

Before you can dive into building and running IoTeX-Core, you’ll need a few prerequisites:

• Golang: Version 1.18.5 or above
• Protoc: Version 3.6.0 or above

Building the Source Code

Follow these steps to compile the IoTeX core:

• Clone the repository to your desired local location (not limited to $GOPATH/src):

git clone git@github.com:iotexproject/iotex-core.git

• Change your directory to the cloned project:

cd iotex-core

• If the project is in $GOPATH/src, set up the environment variable:

export GO111MODULE=on

• Build the project:

make

• For broader capabilities, run:

make all

• Update your dependencies, if needed:

go get -u go mod tidy

• Run unit tests:

make test

• Build a Docker image:

make docker

Running IoTeX-Core

To start your IoTeX Core server, utilize the following commands:

• Start or resume the server:

make run

• Restart the server from a clean state:

make reboot

• If you encounter issues due to a corrupted state database, try:

make recover

Using the Command Line Interface (CLI)

Interact with the IoTeX blockchain using the command:

ioctl [command]

Refer to the CLI document for more details.

Troubleshooting

Should you encounter any issues while using IoTeX Core, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• Ensure that your Golang version meets the minimum requirements.
• Check that all dependencies are up to date with the correct versions.
• If the server fails to run, attempt to recover the state using make recover.

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Contribute to IoTeX

Contributions to the IoTeX framework are welcome! Please refer to the contribution guidelines for more information.

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