Skycoin is a next-generation cryptocurrency designed to overcome Bitcoin’s limitations while enhancing simplicity and security. Built from scratch, it embodies an idealistic approach to cryptocurrency that could redefine the landscape. Let’s take a step-by-step journey into installing and running Skycoin smoothly.

Table of Contents

• Installation
• API Documentation
• Deploy a Public Skycoin API Node with HTTPS
• Troubleshooting

Installation

To install Skycoin, ensure that you have Go version 1.14 or above. Here’s how to get started:

Go 1.14+ Installation and Setup

First, follow the instructions to install and set up Go.

Go Get Skycoin

Execute the following command in your terminal:

sh
$ go get github.com/skycoin/skycoin/cmd...

This command downloads the Skycoin repository to your Go path.

Run Skycoin from the Command Line

Navigate to the Skycoin directory and run the client:

sh
$ cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/skycoin/skycoin
$ make run-client

Show Skycoin Node Options

To display the available options, use:

sh
$ cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/skycoin/skycoin
$ make run-help

Run Skycoin with Options

You can customize the run command like this:

sh
$ cd $GOPATH/src/github.com/skycoin/skycoin
$ make ARGS=--launch-browser=false -data-dir=custompath run

Docker Image

If you prefer using Docker, use the following commands:

sh
$ docker volume create skycoin-data
$ docker volume create skycoin-wallet
$ docker run -ti --rm \
    -v skycoin-data:data.skycoin \
    -v skycoin-wallet:wallet \
    -p 6000:6000 \
    -p 6420:6420 \
    skycoin/skycoin

This approach allows for seamless setup and execution of Skycoin.

API Documentation

You can find comprehensive API documentation on how to integrate and use API features at the following link:

REST API and the Skycoin command line interface.

Deploy a Public Skycoin API Node with HTTPS

To deploy a public Skycoin API node with HTTPS, we recommend using the Caddy server. Follow these steps:

Install and Run a Skycoin API Node

bash
$ mkdir $HOME/skycoin  && cd $HOME/skycoin
$ wget https://downloads.skycoin.com/wallet/skycoin-0.26.0-gui-standalone-linux-x64.tar.gz
$ tar -zxvf skycoin-0.26.0-gui-standalone-linux-x64.tar.gz
$ cd skycoin-0.26.0-gui-standalone-linux-x64
$ ./skycoin -web-interface-port=6420 -host-whitelist=$DOMAIN_NAME -enable-api-sets=READ,TXN

Install the Caddy Server

bash
$ mkdir $HOME/caddy && cd $HOME/caddy
$ wget https://github.com/caddyserver/caddy/releases/download/v1.0.4/caddy_v1.0.4_linux_amd64.tar.gz
$ tar -zxvf caddy_v1.0.4_linux_amd64.tar.gz
$ cd caddy_v1.0.4_linux_amd64
cat < Caddyfile
apitest.skycoin.com {
    proxy localhost:6420 {
        transparent
    }
}
EOF
$ ./caddy

Upon completion, you can verify your setup by accessing your API node.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while setting up Skycoin, consider the following:

• Ensure your Go version is 1.14 or higher.
• Check that your network configurations do not block the required ports (6000, 6420).
• Verify the Docker settings if using a Docker image—check volume permissions.
• Make sure you’re using the correct domain name for Caddy server configuration.

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