airchains-network / airsettle

A blockchain platform focused on secure and efficient data management. It features custom execution layers, batch processing, and a democratic validator system.

Airsettle

Welcome to Airsettle, a blockchain platform focused on secure and efficient data management. It features custom execution layers, batch processing, and a democratic validator system.

Features

• Blockchain Initialization: Custom 'air' address prefix, streamlined project structure.
• Execution Layer Enhancements: 'Exelayer' for validators and voting power, dynamic management, and robust queries.
• Verification Key Management: Efficient 'vkey' type for managing lengthy verification keys.
• Batch Processing Mechanics: 'batch_min' and 'batch_max' structures, robust batch handling, and detailed query functions.
• Validator Management: 'Poll' system for democratic validator selection, comprehensive management messages, and detailed poll information queries.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Ignite Cli v0.27.1
• Go v1.20.+

Installation

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/airchains-network/airsettle.git

2. Navigate to the project directory

cd airsettle

3. Switch to the DevNet Release

git checkout v0.0.2-beta

4. Set Environment Variable

Add the path /Users/<your_pc_username>/go/bin to your environment variables for easy access to 'AirSettle'. Replace <your_pc_username> with your actual PC username.

5. Initialize the Chain

ignite chain init

6. Delete the Existing Configuration Folder

Remove the folder ~/.airsettle if it exists.

rm -rf ~/.airsettle

7. Initialize the Node with the Moniker

airsettled init <moniker> --chain-id airsettle

8. Update Genesis Configuration

Replace the contents of ~/.airsettle/config/genesis.json with the contents from the docs/node/genesis.json file.

cp docs/node/genesis.json ~/.airsettle/config/genesis.json

9. Update Configuration

1. Edit ~/.airsettle/config/config.toml to set persistent_peers:

persistent_peers = "[email protected]:26656"

10. Start the Node

airsettled start