Interledger.rs is a Rust-based implementation of the Interledger protocol, designed to facilitate seamless transactions across different payment networks. This blog post walks you through the steps to set it up and troubleshoot common issues you might face along the way.

Requirements

Before you begin, ensure you have the following requirements:

• Rust 2018 Edition
• Docker (if using Docker)
• Git
• [Redis](https://redis.io)

Connecting to the Testnet

To connect to the testnet quickly, refer to the testnet instructions. This will help you get started with a bundled setup that includes the Interledger.rs node and settlement engines.

Installation and Usage

If you’d like to run Interledger.rs components independently, you can follow these steps:

Using Docker

Here’s how to get started with Docker:

Install Docker Images

docker pull interledgerrsilp-node
docker pull interledgerrsilp-cli
docker pull interledgerrsilp-settlement-ethereum

Run the Docker Containers

This command runs the sender, receiver, and router bundled together:

docker run -it interledgerrsilp-node

For a simple CLI to interact with the node’s HTTP API:

docker run -it --rm interledgerrsilp-cli

And to include the Ethereum Settlement Engines written in Rust:

docker run -it interledgerrsilp-settlement-ethereum

Building From Source

If you prefer to build from source, follow these steps:

Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/interledger-rs/interledger-rs
cd interledger-rs

Build the Project

Run the following command to build Interledger.rs:

cargo build

You can find the Interledger Settlement Engines in a separate repository.

Run the Node

To run the ilp-node or the CLI, use:

cargo run --bin ilp-node -- # Put CLI args after the --
cargo run --bin ilp-cli -- # Put CLI args after the --

Use the `–help` flag to see available options.

Configuring Redis

To enable account settings like rate-limits, configure Redis as follows:

redis-server --loadmodule path/to/modules/libredis_cell.so

Examples

Check the examples for demonstrations of Interledger functionality and usage of the Interledger.rs implementation.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues during installation or runtime, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure Docker is installed and running if using Docker.
• Verify Rust and Cargo are properly installed.
• Check if Redis is configured correctly if you are using the rate-limit options.
• Refer to the Interledger.rs Architecture documentation for deeper insights.
• If you need more help, visit the Interledger Forum.

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