Welcome to the world of LBRYcrd! In this article, we will explore how to set up and use LBRY, a blockchain-based content payment and indexing system. With its roots in Bitcoin, LBRYcrd offers a unique approach for content creators and consumers on the LBRY network.

Table of Contents

• Installation
• Usage
  • Examples
  • Data Directory
• Running from Source
• Contributing
• Testnet
• Mailing List
• License
• Security
• Contact

Installation

The latest binaries are available from GitHub Releases. There is no traditional installation required as the CLI binaries run as-is, with uncommon dependencies statically linked. Please note that the QT GUI is not supported.

Usage

The LBRYcrd executable allows you to start a node and connect to the LBRYcrd network. To interact with the node, use the lbrycrd-cli executable.

Examples

Here are some commands to get you started:

./lbrycrdd -server -daemon  # Start the node in the background
./lbrycrd-cli -getinfo       # Get basic info about your node
./lbrycrd-cli help           # List all available commands
./lbrycrd-cli [command_name] help  # Get help on specific commands

Data Directory

The LBRYcrd data directories are as follows:

• Windows: %APPDATA%/lbrycrd
• Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/lbrycrd
• Unix: ~/.lbrycrd

This directory contains your wallet, debug logs, and blockchain data. You can create a configuration file named lbrycrd.conf with options for running the node.

Running from Source

You can build LBRYcrd from source using Docker or directly on your system. Here’s a quick rundown:

Using Docker

git clone https://github.com/lbryio/lbrycrd.git
cd lbrycrd
docker run -v $(pwd):lbrycrd --rm -v $HOME/ccache:ccache -w lbrycrd -e CCACHE_DIR=ccache lbrybuild_lbrycrd packaging/build_linux_64bit.sh

Direct Compilation

To compile directly on Ubuntu with static dependencies:

sudo apt install build-essential git libtool autotools-dev automake pkg-config
git clone https://github.com/lbryio/lbrycrd.git
cd lbrycrd
./packaging/build_linux_64bit.sh

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Follow the guidelines documented by Bitcoin Core and ensure all code is appropriately formatted. Scripts and automated tests help ensure quality and consistency in development.

Testnet

The Testnet is available for testing purposes. Connect using ./lbrycrdd -testnet.

Mailing List

Join the mailing list for notifications regarding upgrades and security issues here.

License

This project is MIT licensed. Please refer to the LICENSE file for details.

Security

Your security is our priority. Contact security@lbry.com with any concerns. PGP key information can be found here.

Contact

For inquiries about this project, contact @BrannonKing.

Troubleshooting

If you run into issues during installation or setup, ensure your dependencies are up to date. Additionally, check your environment variables and permissions.

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