Bootstrapping

Here are some examples of how to bootstrap an AergoLite blockchain network:

Using a Hardware Wallet

• Install AergoLite on a computer for managing the network
• Follow the instructions to install the Ledger app and to get the public key from the Ledger device

Then:

• Create your application
  • Add the configuration (node discovery address, password, admin public key)
  • Compile it
• Install it on the devices

On one of the devices with access to the Ledger App:

• Connect the Nano S and run: pragma ledger=on
• To get the list of connected devices and their public keys, run: pragma nodes
• Authorize the current node that you are using: pragma add_node="Am..."
• Authorize the other nodes

Managing the private key yourself

In this case the blockchain administrator's private key is stored on an application or device (computer or tablet or phone)

• Select the device that will be used to manage the private blockchain
• Generate a random private key using a strong source of randomness, then get its public key

Then:

• Create your application
  • Add the configuration (node discovery address, password, admin public key)
  • Compile it
• Install it on the devices

On the device used to manage the blockchain:

• Use the block of code used to sign transactions from the admin. it must have access to the admin's private key
• To get the list of connected devices and their public keys, run: pragma nodes
• Authorize the current node that you are using: pragma add_node="Am..."
• Authorize the other nodes