Welcome to the ultimate guide for installing and configuring Paradigm CTF 2022. This blog will walk you through all the prerequisites, configurations, and usage steps you need to successfully set up the challenges and solve them. Let’s dive in!

Prerequisites

Before starting the installation, ensure you have the following tools and platforms ready:

• Docker – A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications inside containers.
• mpwn – A tool for exploiting programs using Python.
• Python 3 – The programming language used for scripting.

Configuration

Once you have the prerequisites ready, you need to configure the following environment variables:

• ETH_RPC_URL – Set this to a valid Ethereum JSON-RPC endpoint.
• PYTHONPATH – Point this to the `mpwn` directory.

Additionally, you will need to install the following Python packages. Run the command:

pip install yaml ecdsa pysha3 web3 cairo-lang

Usage

With everything configured, you can start using the Paradigm CTF 2022 setup.

Building Everything

To compile and build all necessary components, run the following command:

bash build.sh

Running a Challenge

To launch a challenge, you’ll need to open a port that users can connect to. For challenges related to Ethereum or Starknet, you will also need to specify an additional port. Here’s how:

bash run.sh random 31337 8545

In another terminal window, connect using:

nc localhost 31337

When you’re prompted for a ticket, you can use any value. For example:

nc localhost 31337

This command allows you to interact with the running challenge and manage your tasks. Here’s how:

• 1 – Launch a new instance
• 2 – Kill instance
• 3 – Get flag

If you choose action 1 and provide a ticket, it will let you know that your private blockchain has been deployed and will automatically terminate in 30 minutes.

Running the Autosolver

To solve challenges automatically, use the following command:

bash solve.sh

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues while setting up or running Paradigm CTF 2022, consider the following troubleshooting tips:

• Ensure that Docker is running and properly installed.
• Verify that the Ethereum JSON-RPC endpoint is valid and reachable.
• Check your Python environment to ensure all required packages are installed with no errors.
• If the challenge does not respond, try restarting the Docker container.

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Conclusion

Now you have a comprehensive understanding of how to set up Paradigm CTF 2022. With these guidelines, you’ll be able to dive into challenges effortlessly and even automate some of the tasks. Remember, each challenge can feel like a puzzle waiting to be unlocked!

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