1. System Requirements

Ensure your system meets the following specifications:

• Operating System: Linux distributions (recommended)
• CPU: Minimum 2 cores
• RAM: At least 16 GB
• Storage: Minimum 256 GB SSD
• Network: Minimum 150 Mbps bandwidth

2. Install Dependencies

Install the necessary dependencies:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y build-essential git curl jq lz4

3. Install Go

XION requires Go version 1.19. Install it as follows:

wget <https://golang.org/dl/go1.19.linux-amd64.tar.gz>
sudo tar -C /usr/local -xzf go1.19.linux-amd64.tar.gz
echo "export PATH=$PATH:/usr/local/go/bin" >> ~/.bashrc
source ~/.bashrc

4. Build the XION Daemon

Clone the XION repository and build the xiond binary:

git clone <https://github.com/burnt-labs/xion.git>
cd xion
make install

Verify the installation:

xiond version

5. Initialize the Node

Initialize your node with a moniker (replace your-node-name with your chosen name):