¶ Installation
- Visit the Chia project page. https://www.chia.net and click "Download".
- Choose the appropriate file for your distribution
- Execute the downloaded file and Install.
- If you plan to use the chia command in the terminal, select "Add Chia command line executable to PATH".
Find "Chia Blockchain" in your applications menu and execute.
¶ First Launch
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Choose "Farming mode" on first launch.
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Generate new keys or import existing ones.
Backup your seed phrase.
- For further actions, your full node and wallet need to be synchronized.
You can download a backup of the node database from the FindChia website. Go to "Tools" -> "Up-to-date blockchain database".
Important: To restore from a backup, exit Chia Blockchain, stop all running Chia processes, and extract the "blockchain_v2_mainnet.sqlite" file to ~/.chia/mainnet/db/, replacing any existing files.
¶ Join a pool
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Once your full node and wallet are synchronized (green indicators), proceed.
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If this is your first contract, you'll need 1 Mojo to create it. Go to "Tokens" -> "Receive" and copy your wallet address.
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Go to "Pooling", click "Join a pool", and then click "ADD XCH TO FAUCET".
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Paste your copied address in the browser and click "Submit".
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Wait for the transaction to be processed. This might take a while.
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Once the Mojo arrives, choose "Self pool" or "Connect to pool". Enter the FindChia pool address:
https://pool.findchia.com
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And click "Create".
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Hang tight for a bit, and we'll be all set.
¶ Add Contract to Findchia.com
To use your personal account, you need to add your contract in the settings menu after registration.
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Go to the "Pooling" menu.
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Click on the three dots in the upper right corner of your contract.
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Select "View Pool Login Link". You will see a link, copy it.
The link is only valid for 10 minutes.
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Go to your personal account page in a web browser. Open the settings menu and click "Add contract".
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Paste the link into the pop-up window and click "Add".
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You should see a confirmation message: "Contract added successfully".
