AdaLite is a streamlined Cardano wallet developed entirely in JavaScript. It provides a quick and efficient solution for managing your Cardano assets without the complexity of a full node. In this blog, we will take you through the steps to set up and use AdaLite, along with troubleshooting tips to make your experience seamless.

Getting Started with AdaLite

Before we dive into setting up AdaLite, let’s clarify a few disclaimers:

• AdaLite is not affiliated with the Cardano Foundation, Emurgo, or IOHK.
• The official Cardano team has not reviewed this code, and it is vital to store your private keys safely.
• For maximum safety, it’s recommended to use AdaLite in conjunction with a hardware wallet.

Why Choose AdaLite?

The traditional Cardano wallet, known as Daedalus, requires a massive download of over 500MB of JavaScript dependencies and takes ages to sync with the blockchain. Think of it as trying to haul a massive suitcase full of clothes when you only need a few outfits for a weekend trip. AdaLite, on the other hand, is like packing lightly: quick to access and easy to manage.

Setting Up AdaLite Locally

Follow these simple steps to run AdaLite on your local machine:

1. Prepare your environment by creating a `.env` file:

   cp .env.example .env

2. Install required packages:

   yarn install

3. Build the project:

   yarn build

4. Start the server:

   ADALITE_ENABLE_HTTPS=true ADALITE_PORT=3000 yarn start-server

Now, navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access your wallet.

Conducting Development and Testing

For developers wanting to tweak and test AdaLite, you can easily run the app in a development mode:

yarn dev

To perform testing, execute the following commands:

• Lint tests:

  yarn eslint

• Unit tests:

  yarn test

• Cypress tests (be sure to have the app running):

  yarn cypress:dev

Troubleshooting

While using AdaLite, you may encounter a few challenges. Here are some troubleshooting ideas:

• If you face issues with the local server, make sure to disable caching in your browser to eliminate previous redirects.
• For hot reloading, you might need to reload the app if your components stop receiving updates.
• If you need to mock transaction submissions, adjust your `.env` settings accordingly as described earlier.

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