Set up and start a node
This section guides you through the complete process of installing PMC, configuring the provider keypair, setting up your node, enabling monitoring, and registering it with the Chromia Mainnet.
Install PMC CLI with Java 21 and verify with pmc --version.
Generate and store your provider key pair with pmc keygen --save, and set up blockchain RID and API URL in PMC.
Ensure hardware meets requirements, configure bc-config.xml and node-config.system.properties, and set up keys
and network ports.
Enable Prometheus monitoring by adding metrics.prometheus.port=9190 and configure logging with log4j2.yml.
Install Docker, configure PostgreSQL, and set up node-config.system.properties and bc-config.xml. Run via
Docker or natively and configure TLS.
Configure Nginx for TLS using SSL certificates from Let's Encrypt and verify access with telnet and curl.
Register your node after voting and update the API URL in .chromia/config to include your node's address.
Set properties through files or environment variables for cryptosystem, database, and network settings. Customize Docker for subnodes as needed.
Use the Node Management API in Postchain's managed mode to handle configurations and query peer lists and blockchain settings.
Install Prometheus and Grafana, expose metrics with chr node start -p metrics.prometheus.port=9190, and
visualize with Grafana.
Switch to multisig or EVM keys for better security or set up a separate staking account. Use chr and pmc
commands for updates and verification.
Regular updates are scheduled on Tuesdays; urgent updates may occur anytime. Providers should review proposals and stay updated for optimal performance.