Let's get technical. You've heard the dream of "DeFi on Bitcoin" for years. Botanix is making it a reality with its Spiderchain architecture. This tutorial will give you a high-level overview of how to participate by running a Node.
Step 1: Understanding the Spiderchain Node Role
A Botanix Node serves two primary functions:
EVM Execution: It runs an EVM client, processing smart contracts and transactions just like on Ethereum.
Bitcoin Orchestration: It participates in a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism that controls a series of multisig wallets on the Bitcoin blockchain. This is the "Spiderchain" that manages the two-way peg.
Your node is both a Layer 2 validator and a decentralized guardian of the Bitcoin bridge.
Step 2: Prerequisites
This is not a lightweight node. You'll need:
Hardware: A decent machine with sufficient RAM and a fast SSD to run both the Botanix client and a Bitcoin full node.
Software: Docker is heavily recommended as the Botanix Protocol client is distributed as a container for easy setup. You will also need a fully synced Bitcoin full node.
Capital: To participate as a validator, you will need to lock (or Stake) a certain amount of Bitcoin. This BTC acts as your security bond.
Step 3: High-Level Installation Flow
bash
1. Ensure your Bitcoin node is fully synced and RPC is enabled.
bitcoin-cli -getinfo
2. Install Docker and Docker Compose.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install docker-compose
3. Pull the Botanix Node Docker image.
(The specific command will be provided by the Botanix team)
docker pull botanix/spiderchain-node:latest
4. Configure your node.
You'll create a configuration file that points to your Bitcoin node's
RPC endpoint and includes your validator keys.
5. Launch the node.
docker-compose up -d
Once running, your node will begin to sync with the Botanix network and participate in consensus. For your contribution, you will earn Rewards in BTC, paid out by the protocol for processing fees and securing the network.
For the exact commands, hardware specs, and staking amounts, the official community documentation is the essential Guide.
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