Requires
- node.js >= 8.17.0 (12.14.0 is advised for updated dependencies)
- mongodb 4.2.x
- *coind
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How I setup a blockchain explorer using open source platform: Iquidus
Create a Swap File – Low Ram Servers
sudo fallocate -l 4G /swapfile
sudo chmod 600 /swapfile
sudo mkswap /swapfile
sudo swapon /swapfile
sudo nano /etc/fstab
Add to fstab file
/swapfile none swap sw 0 0
- 1. Install Mongodb :https://docs.mongodb.com/manual/tutorial/install-mongodb-on-ubuntu/#install-community-ubuntu-pkg
- 2. Setup Nodejs:https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-a-node-js-application-for-production-on-ubuntu-18-04
- 3. Forever setup: https://github.com/foreversd/forever/issues/1045
- 4. Issue while indexing: https://github.com/iquidus/explorer/issues/335
- 5. Running OS: Ubuntu 18.0.4 LTS
Completed guide
Reddit guide: https://www.reddit.com/r/BiblePay/comments/7elm7r/iquidus_block_explorer_guide/
