How to Install Para on Elementary OS

Para is a decentralized computing platform that provides a secure and private environment for running decentralized applications (DApps). In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing Para on the latest version of Elementary OS.

Prerequisites

Before you begin with the installation, make sure to have:

  • A computer with Elementary OS.
  • Basic knowledge of the Linux command line.

Step 1: Install Node.js and NPM

Para requires Node.js and NPM to work properly. Execute the following command to install them:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install nodejs npm

Verify the installation using the following commands:

node -v
npm -v

If both commands returned a version number, Node.js and NPM are properly installed.

Step 2: Install IPFS

Para uses IPFS to store and distribute application data. To install IPFS, follow these steps:

  1. Add the IPFS repository GPG key to your system:

    wget -qO - https://dist.ipfs.io/deb-signature-key.asc | sudo apt-key add -

  2. Add the IPFS repository to your system:

    echo "deb https://dist.ipfs.io/debian stable main" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/ipfs.list

  3. Update the package list and install IPFS:

    sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ipfs

  4. Initialize IPFS:

    ipfs init

Step 3: Install Para

Now that you have Node.js, NPM, and IPFS installed, you can proceed with the Para installation:

  1. Clone the Para repository and navigate into it:

    git clone https://github.com/ParaState/para.git
cd para

  2. Install the dependencies:

    npm install

  3. Build Para:

    npm run build

  4. Start IPFS daemon:

    ipfs daemon

  5. Start Para:

    npm start local

That's it! Para is now installed and running on your Elementary OS system. You can access the Para web interface by visiting http://localhost:3000/ in your web browser.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have walked you through the process of installing Para on the latest version of Elementary OS. By following these steps, you now have a fully functional Para environment where you can deploy and run decentralized applications.