Install a Node
Take home the full blockchain
You can start, stop and restart a node that clones an existing blockchain and creates new blocks. Or you can instead start the first node of a brand new blockchain. All this by leveraging the simplicity of a docker image. You can both enjoy the lightweight decentralization of Mokamint’s proof of space or rather build a blockchain based on Tendermint’s proof of stake. Just choose the right image for your needs.
Mokamint node
A Hotmoka node that runs over the Mokamint proof of space engine. This is the normal choice, since the current Hotmoka testnet is based on this image. Moreover, this image gives you full decentralization and anonymous participation of new nodes and miners.
Tendermint node
A Hotmoka node that runs over the Tendermint byzantine consensus engine. It implements a proof of stake validation algorithm. This choice is unusual for Hoitmoka, but it is still available in case you want to start a brand new blockchain based on staked coins and a dynamic set of validator nodes.
Select your preferred docker image and follow the instructions here.
