The Blockchain Bay is an innovative torrent distribution tool that operates on EVM-compatible blockchains (like Ethereum, Polygon, BSC, etc.). Think of it as your modernized version of Pirate Bay, where the freedom to find and download torrents is just a command away! Here’s how to get started and troubleshoot common issues along the way.

Installation

Getting The Blockchain Bay up and running is straightforward. Here’s how you can do it:

1. First, you’ll need to install the tool using pip. Run this command in your terminal:

pip install blockchainbay

2. To download magnet torrents, you have the option to install transmission-cli:

sudo apt install transmission-cli

3. This needs to be accessible in your system’s path. You can configure the executable in the config.ini file.
4. The Blockchain Bay reads from the blockchain, which doesn’t require any balance. So, start with an empty account; a default one is provided.
5. If you want to use networks other than Polygon, like Ethereum or Optimism, it’s easy! Just modify your web3 gateway configurations to use Infura or similar.

Searching for Torrents

Once you’ve installed the tool, it’s time to search for torrents. Run the command-line tool using:

$ blockChainBay.py

This tool syncs with the blockchain database, which might take a few minutes but is worth the wait! If you are curious about the commands you can use, simply type help to get a list.

Demonstration

Want to see it in action? Check out this quick demo:

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Available Commands

Here are the commands you can use after launching The Blockchain Bay:

• quit: Exit the shell
• getid n: Show the torrent n in the remote database
• remote str: Search for str in the remote database
• sync: Downloads all torrents to the cache file
• link n: Obtain link from search result
• download n: Launch the BitTorrent client on search result
• vote n: Vote torrent up (Warning: consumes balance from account)
• benchmark: Perform simple query benchmark
• help: Print help
• string: Search for string in the local torrent cache

If you want to search for a specific torrent, just enter a keyword, and you’ll see a list of results. For example:

Enter search term: book

This will fetch all related torrents, displaying their name, size, seeders, and leechers. To grab the magnet link, simply use the link command with the corresponding index number.

Web Interface

Starting from version 1.5.0, Blockchain Bay offers a web interface for a more user-friendly experience. To launch it, use the following command:

$ blockChainBay.py --web

Then, head to http://localhost:8888 in your browser, and enjoy the interface reminiscent of ThePirateBay.org!

Uploading Torrents

Want to share your torrents? You need to configure an account in The Blockchain Bay with funds to handle the transaction fees. Here’s the process:

• Prepare your torrent details in a specific format: #infohash;name;size_bytes;created_unix;seeders;leechers;completed;scraped_date
• Example of a format: 2dd9e39e18a6409c6344e30ffb2f38ea12b9f69b;ubuntu-9.10-server-i386.iso;671686656;1256817840;1;0;1;1651169962
• Save your torrents in a file (e.g., torrentuploads.txt) and execute:

.blockChainBay.py --upload torrentuploads.txt

Custom Smart Contracts

If you want to create your own smart contract, install the eth-brownie framework:

pip3 install eth-brownie

Compile and deploy your smart contract using:

brownie compile

brownie run scripts/deploy.py

Make sure to provide your account details in the deploy.py file and remember to update the address in the config.ini for Blockchain Bay to start utilizing your custom smart contract.

Troubleshooting Ideas

If you encounter difficulties during installation or while using The Blockchain Bay, consider the following troubleshooting steps:

• Ensure that your Python environment is correctly set up with the required dependencies.
• Double-check your network configuration settings in the config.ini file.
• If you’re having trouble syncing to the blockchain, verify your internet connection and try again.
• For a seamless experience, ensure transmission-cli is installed and correctly configured in your system path.

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Final Thoughts

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