Supernova Blockchain v1.0.0-RC3: Complete Node Setup and Operation Guide

This guide walks developers through the process of setting up a Supernova node, configuring a wallet, mining, and creating transactions on the production-ready v1.0.0-RC3 network. Supernova combines industry-leading quantum-resistant cryptography with automated environmental consciousness for a secure, sustainable, and scalable blockchain platform.

Production-Ready v1.0.0-RC3 Features

The v1.0.0-RC3 release includes enterprise-grade capabilities:

Complete Quantum Resistance: Production-ready post-quantum cryptography with CRYSTALS-Dilithium, Falcon, and hybrid schemes
Environmental Leadership: Fully automated emissions tracking and carbon offsetting with comprehensive reporting
Lightning Network: World's first quantum-resistant Lightning Network with instant payment channels
Advanced Security: Enterprise-grade security hardening with comprehensive threat mitigation
High-Performance Architecture: Optimized for enterprise workloads with improved throughput and latency
Comprehensive Monitoring: Built-in Prometheus metrics with complete observability

Hardware Requirements Update

Minimum Requirements (Development/Testing)

CPU: 8 cores (Intel/AMD x64 or ARM64)
RAM: 16 GB (32 GB recommended)
Storage: 500 GB NVMe SSD (1 TB recommended)
Network: 25 Mbps stable connection with low latency
Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Debian 12, or CentOS Stream 9

Recommended Requirements (Production/Mainnet)

CPU: 32+ cores with high single-thread performance
RAM: 64+ GB ECC memory
Storage: 2+ TB NVMe SSD with RAID 1 for redundancy
Network: 1 Gbps dedicated connection with < 50ms latency to peers
Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (recommended for production)

Mining Node Requirements (v1.0.0-RC3)

CPU: 64+ cores optimized for quantum-resistant proof-of-work
RAM: 32+ GB
Storage: 1+ TB NVMe SSD
GPU: NVIDIA RTX 4090 or equivalent (optional but significantly improves mining performance)
Network: 1 Gbps with < 25ms latency for optimal block propagation
Power: Renewable energy sources preferred for green mining incentives

System Requirements
Quick Start Guide
Detailed Installation
- From Source
- Using Docker
Node Configuration
Running Your Node
Mining Setup
Wallet Operations
Transactions
Lightning Network
Security Best Practices
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Appendix: API Reference

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Development/Testing)

CPU: 4 cores
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 100 GB SSD
Network: 10 Mbps, stable connection
Operating System: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 11+, or CentOS 8+

Recommended Requirements (Production)

CPU: 16+ cores
RAM: 32+ GB
Storage: 1+ TB NVMe SSD
Network: 100+ Mbps, low-latency connection
Operating System: Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Mining Node Requirements

CPU: 16+ cores optimized for mining
RAM: 16+ GB
Storage: 500+ GB NVMe SSD
GPU: Optional but beneficial for mining performance
Network: 100+ Mbps, low-latency connection

Quick Start Guide

For those familiar with blockchain node operation who want to get started quickly:

# Clone repository
git clone https://github.com/username/supernova.git
cd supernova

# Build from source
cargo build --release

# Create configuration
mkdir -p ~/.supernova/config
cp config/node.example.toml ~/.supernova/config/node.toml

# Edit configuration (update reward_address for mining)
nano ~/.supernova/config/node.toml

# Start the node
./target/release/node

Detailed Installation

From Source

Building Supernova from source code provides the most flexibility and ensures you're running the exact code you expect.

Install Dependencies

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y build-essential pkg-config libssl-dev git curl

# CentOS/RHEL
sudo dnf install -y gcc make openssl-devel git curl

Install Rust

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh
source $HOME/.cargo/env

Clone and Build Supernova

git clone https://github.com/username/supernova.git
cd supernova
cargo build --release

Create Required Directories

mkdir -p ~/.supernova/{config,data,backups}

Configure Your Node

cp config/node.example.toml ~/.supernova/config/node.toml
nano ~/.supernova/config/node.toml

Using Docker

Docker simplifies deployment and ensures consistent environments across different systems.

Install Docker

curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com -o get-docker.sh
sudo sh get-docker.sh
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER

Get Supernova Docker Image

docker pull supernovachain/node:latest

Create Configuration Directory

mkdir -p ~/supernova/{config,data,backups}
curl -o ~/supernova/config/node.toml https://raw.githubusercontent.com/username/supernova/main/config/node.example.toml

Edit Configuration

nano ~/supernova/config/node.toml

Run Supernova Node

docker run -d --name supernova-node \
  -p 8000:8000 -p 9000:9000 \
  -v ~/supernova/config:/app/config \
  -v ~/supernova/data:/app/data \
  -v ~/supernova/backups:/app/backups \
  supernovachain/node:latest

Node Configuration

Basic Configuration

Edit ~/.supernova/config/node.toml with the following essential settings:

[node]
chain_id = "supernova-mainnet"  # Network to join (mainnet, testnet, etc.)
environment = "Production"      # Development, Testnet, or Production
log_level = "info"              # Logging verbosity (debug, info, warn, error)

[network]
listen_addr = "/ip4/0.0.0.0/tcp/8000"  # Network listening address
max_peers = 50                         # Maximum peer connections

[storage]
db_path = "~/.supernova/data"          # Blockchain database location

Networking Options

For optimal network connectivity:

[network]
# Add well-known bootstrap nodes
bootstrap_nodes = [
    "/ip4/203.0.113.1/tcp/8000/p2p/QmRZf8wnY2HbQP4h6jtKnHBuEF3V59uCnYx9winHcwUwNX",
    "/ip4/203.0.113.2/tcp/8000/p2p/QmP7HvWHJwJmPWGHH1XtKuKCrFCbjCSRHZ6bA8n5QkRfzC"
]
# For servers behind NAT
external_addr = "/ip4/your.public.ip/tcp/8000"
# For better peer selection
prefer_ipv6 = false
enable_upnp = true

Storage Settings

Optimize storage for performance:

[storage]
enable_compression = true     # Compress blockchain data
cache_size = 1073741824       # Cache size (1 GB)
max_open_files = 1000         # Database file handles
block_cache_size = 268435456  # Block cache size (256 MB)

Advanced Options

For experienced operators:

[advanced]
# Enable quantum signature verification
quantum_resistant_verification = true
# Quantum signature scheme (Dilithium, Falcon, Sphincs)
quantum_signature_scheme = "Dilithium"
# Security level (1-5, higher is more secure but slower)
quantum_security_level = 3

Running Your Node

Command Line Options

Start your node with appropriate options:

# Basic node start
./target/release/node

# With custom config location
./target/release/node --config /path/to/config.toml

# With block import
./target/release/node --import-blocks /path/to/blocks.dat

# With log level override
./target/release/node --log-level debug

# Start with mining enabled
./target/release/node --mine

Using Systemd Service

For production environments, create a systemd service:

Create Service File

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/supernova.service

Add Configuration

[Unit]
Description=Supernova Blockchain Node
After=network.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=YOUR_USERNAME
ExecStart=/path/to/supernova/target/release/node
WorkingDirectory=/home/YOUR_USERNAME
Restart=on-failure
LimitNOFILE=65535

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Enable and Start Service

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable supernova
sudo systemctl start supernova

Check Status

sudo systemctl status supernova

Node Monitoring

Monitor your node's health and performance:

# View logs
sudo journalctl -u supernova -f

# Check sync status through API
curl -s http://localhost:9000/api/v1/status | jq

# Monitor system resources
htop -p $(pgrep node)

# Set up Prometheus monitoring
# Access metrics at http://your-node-ip:9000/metrics

Mining Setup

Built-in Mining

Enable the built-in miner for solo mining:

Update Configuration

[mining]
enable = true                     # Enable built-in mining
threads = 8                       # Number of mining threads
reward_address = "snova1..."      # Your Supernova reward address

Restart Node

sudo systemctl restart supernova

Monitor Mining

# Check mining status
curl -s http://localhost:9000/api/v1/mining/status | jq

# View mining stats
curl -s http://localhost:9000/api/v1/mining/stats | jq

External Miner Setup

For better mining performance, use a dedicated mining application:

Download Miner

git clone https://github.com/username/supernova-miner.git
cd supernova-miner
cargo build --release

Configure Miner

nano config.toml

[miner]
node_address = "http://localhost:9000"  # Your node's API address
reward_address = "snova1..."            # Your Supernova address
threads = 8                             # Mining threads
algorithm = "quantum-resistant-pow"     # Mining algorithm

# Environmental reporting (optional)
[environmental]
energy_source = "solar"                 # Energy source type
renewable_percentage = 100              # Percentage of renewable energy
region = "US-CA"                        # Your region code

Start Miner

./target/release/supernova-miner

Mining Pool Configuration

Join a mining pool for more consistent rewards:

Find a Pool

Choose a reputable Supernova mining pool and register an account.

Configure Pool Mining

./target/release/supernova-miner --pool stratum+tcp://pool.example.com:3333 --user username.worker --pass x

Monitor Rewards

Most pools provide a web dashboard to track your mining statistics and rewards.

Environmental Reporting

Configure your environmental settings for green mining incentives:

Enable Environmental Reporting

[environmental]
reporting_enabled = true            # Enable environmental reporting
energy_source = "mixed"             # Energy source type
renewable_percentage = 75           # Percentage from renewable sources
carbon_offset = true                # Whether you use carbon offsets
region = "US-CA"                    # Your region code

# Optional verification details
[environmental.verification]
provider = "GreenCertProvider"      # Verification provider
certificate_id = "GCP-123456"       # Energy certificate ID
verification_url = "https://example.com/verify/GCP-123456"

Get Fee Discounts

Verified green miners may receive fee discounts on the network.

Wallet Operations

Creating a Wallet

Generate a New Wallet

./target/release/wallet create --output ~/.supernova/wallet.dat

Set a Strong Password

When prompted, enter a strong password to encrypt your wallet.

Backup Your Wallet

cp ~/.supernova/wallet.dat ~/.supernova/backups/wallet-$(date +%Y%m%d).dat

Securing Your Wallet

Implement these security practices:

Encrypt Your Wallet

./target/release/wallet encrypt ~/.supernova/wallet.dat

Create a Paper Backup

./target/release/wallet paper-backup ~/.supernova/wallet.dat

Use Hardware Security (Optional)

./target/release/wallet hardware-setup --ledger

Quantum-Resistant Addresses

Generate and use quantum-resistant addresses:

Generate Address

# Generate with Dilithium (default)
./target/release/wallet new-address --type quantum

# Generate with specific algorithm
./target/release/wallet new-address --type quantum --algorithm sphincs

List Addresses

./target/release/wallet list-addresses

Transactions

Creating Transactions

Send funds on the Supernova network:

Basic Transaction

./target/release/wallet send --to snova1... --amount 5.0

Advanced Transaction

./target/release/wallet send \
  --to snova1... \
  --amount 5.0 \
  --fee 0.001 \
  --quantum-protected \
  --memo "Payment for services"

Batch Transactions

./target/release/wallet batch-send transactions.csv

Monitoring Transaction Status

Track your transactions on the network:

Check Transaction

./target/release/wallet tx-status <TRANSACTION_ID>

Using the Explorer

Visit the Supernova block explorer at https://explorer.supernovanetwork.xyz and enter your transaction ID.

Fee Optimization

Optimize transaction fees:

Check Recommended Fees

./target/release/wallet recommended-fee

Set Custom Fee

./target/release/wallet send --to snova1... --amount 5.0 --fee 0.00075

Lightning Network

Setting Up Lightning

Enable fast, off-chain transactions with Lightning:

Initialize Lightning

./target/release/lightning init

Configure Lightning Node

nano ~/.supernova/lightning/config.toml

[lightning]
listen_addr = "0.0.0.0:9735"
announce_addr = "your.public.ip:9735"
alias = "My Supernova LN Node"
color = "008000" # Green color for node visualization

[fees]
base_fee_msat = 1000            # Base fee in millisatoshis
fee_rate = 10                   # Fee rate in parts per million

Start Lightning Node

./target/release/lightning daemon

Opening Channels

Create payment channels with other nodes:

Connect to Peer

./target/release/lightning connect <NODE_ID>@<IP_ADDRESS>:9735

Open Channel

./target/release/lightning open-channel <NODE_ID> --capacity 0.1 --push-amount 0.02

List Channels

./target/release/lightning list-channels

Lightning Payments

Make fast, low-fee payments:

Create Invoice

./target/release/lightning create-invoice --amount 0.001 --description "Coffee payment"

Pay Invoice

./target/release/lightning pay <INVOICE>

Send Payment

./target/release/lightning send-payment <NODE_ID> --amount 0.001 --description "Direct payment"

Security Best Practices

Implement these security measures:

Firewall Configuration

# Allow only necessary ports
sudo ufw default deny incoming
sudo ufw default allow outgoing
sudo ufw allow ssh
sudo ufw allow 8000/tcp  # P2P port
sudo ufw allow 9735/tcp  # Lightning (if enabled)
sudo ufw enable

Regular Updates

# Pull latest updates
cd ~/supernova
git pull
cargo build --release
sudo systemctl restart supernova

Secure RPC

[rpc]
enabled = true
bind_addr = "127.0.0.1:8545"  # Bind to localhost only
auth_required = true
username = "your_username"
password = "your_strong_password"

Use SSL for API Access

Set up an Nginx reverse proxy with SSL for secure API access.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Regular Maintenance

Perform these tasks regularly:

Check for Updates

cd ~/supernova
git fetch
git log HEAD..origin/main --oneline

Backup Data

# Backup blockchain data
rsync -av ~/.supernova/data/ ~/backups/supernova-data-$(date +%Y%m%d)/

# Backup wallet
cp ~/.supernova/wallet.dat ~/backups/wallet-$(date +%Y%m%d).dat

Verify Database Integrity

./target/release/node --verify-db

Common Issues and Solutions

Node Won't Start

Check logs:

sudo journalctl -u supernova -n 100

Sync Issues

Try resetting peers:

./target/release/node --reset-peers

Performance Problems

Adjust cache settings:

[storage]
cache_size = 2147483648  # Increase to 2 GB

Mining Not Working

Verify reward address:

./target/release/wallet validate-address <YOUR_REWARD_ADDRESS>

Appendix: API Reference

Node API

Status: GET /api/v1/status
Peers: GET /api/v1/network/peers
Block Info: GET /api/v1/blocks/{height}
Transaction Info: GET /api/v1/transactions/{txid}

Wallet API

Balance: GET /api/v1/wallet/balance
New Address: POST /api/v1/wallet/address
Send Transaction: POST /api/v1/wallet/send

Mining API

Mining Status: GET /api/v1/mining/status
Submit Work: POST /api/v1/mining/submit
Environmental Report: POST /api/v1/mining/environmental

Lightning API

Node Info: GET /api/v1/lightning/info
Channels: GET /api/v1/lightning/channels
Create Invoice: POST /api/v1/lightning/invoice
Pay Invoice: POST /api/v1/lightning/pay

For more information, visit the Supernova Documentation or join the community on Discord.

Documentation

Developers - Guide

Supernova Blockchain v1.0.0-RC3: Complete Node Setup and Operation Guide

Production-Ready v1.0.0-RC3 Features

Hardware Requirements Update

Minimum Requirements (Development/Testing)

Recommended Requirements (Production/Mainnet)

Mining Node Requirements (v1.0.0-RC3)

Table of Contents

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements (Development/Testing)

Recommended Requirements (Production)

Mining Node Requirements

Quick Start Guide

Detailed Installation

From Source

Using Docker

Node Configuration

Basic Configuration

Networking Options

Storage Settings

Advanced Options

Running Your Node

Command Line Options

Using Systemd Service

Node Monitoring

Mining Setup

Built-in Mining

External Miner Setup

Mining Pool Configuration

Environmental Reporting

Wallet Operations

Creating a Wallet

Securing Your Wallet

Quantum-Resistant Addresses

Transactions

Creating Transactions

Monitoring Transaction Status

Fee Optimization

Lightning Network

Setting Up Lightning

Opening Channels

Lightning Payments

Security Best Practices

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Regular Maintenance

Common Issues and Solutions

Appendix: API Reference

Node API

Wallet API

Mining API

Lightning API