How to Install Para on Kali Linux Latest

Para is a platform for deploying and running decentralized applications that run on a private or public blockchain. It is based on the open-source blockchain technology and provides a range of features such as smart contracts, decentralized storage, and cross-chain interoperability. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Para on Kali Linux.

Prerequisites

Before we start, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

  • Kali Linux Latest
  • Admin privileges
  • Stable internet connection
  • Basic knowledge of command-line interface (CLI)

Step-by-step Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install Para on Kali Linux:

Step 1: Install Node.js and npm

Para is built on top of Node.js, so the first step is to install Node.js and npm (Node Package Manager). In the terminal, run the following commands:

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

Verify if Node.js and npm are installed by running the following commands:

node -v
npm -v

Step 2: Install Geth

Para uses the Geth client to connect with Ethereum. To install Geth, run the following command in the terminal:

sudo apt-get install -y geth

Verify if Geth is installed by running the following command:

geth version

Step 3: Install Para

Now, we will install Para using npm. Run the following command in the terminal:

sudo npm i -g @paraio/para-cli

To verify if Para is installed, run the following command:

para --version

Step 4: Create a Para Network

To create a Para network, run the following command in the terminal:

para setup

The above command will prompt you to enter a network name, network id, and an account passphrase.

Note: Make sure to keep the passphrase safely as it will be required to perform any transactions on the network.

Step 5: Start the Para Network

To start the Para network, run the following command in the terminal:

para start

Step 6: Connect to the Para Network

To connect to the Para network, run the following command in the terminal:

para attach

The above command will start the Geth console of the Para network.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to install Para on Kali Linux. You can now create and deploy decentralized applications on the Para network.