Running a Local Subspace Chain

This guide explains how to set up and run a local Subspace blockchain node, noting that its storage may differ slightly from the mainnet.

Prerequisites

• Git
• Rust and Cargo (latest stable version)

Steps

1. Clone the Repository

First, clone the Subspace blockchain node repository:

git clone https://github.com/commune-ai/subspace
cd subspace

2. Build the Project

Compile the project using Cargo:

cargo build --release

Optional: If you want to include the testnet faucet, use:

cargo build --release --features testnet-faucet

3. Run the Node

Start your local node:

cargo xtask run --alice

You can also run a second node with:

cargo xtask run --bob

4. Connect to Your Node

Once the node is running, you can connect to it at:

ws://localhost:9951

Additional Information

• The --alice and --bob flags are used to run predefined validator nodes.
• You can customize your node's configuration by modifying the appropriate files in the project.