Install from binaries

Mintlayer Binaries

Binaries for Mintlayer can be downloaded from the following location:

https://www.mintlayer.org/en/testnet/

Choosing the Right Architecture

Before downloading, it's essential to choose the correct architecture for your system:

• Linux aarch64: For 64-bit ARM Linux systems.
• Linux x86_64: For 64-bit Intel/AMD Linux systems.
• Darwin aarch64: For Apple Silicon (M1 and newer) Mac systems.
• Darwin x86_64: For Intel-based Mac systems.
• Windows x86_64: For 64-bit Windows systems.

Downloading the Binaries

1. Navigate to the testnet page.
2. Locate the appropriate architecture for your system.
3. Click on the "Download" link corresponding to your architecture.

Verifying the Checksum (Recommended Step)

Verifying the checksum ensures that the downloaded file is intact, unaltered, and free of corruption or tampering, confirming both its authenticity and integrity for safe and accurate usage.

On Mac/Linux:

1. Open a terminal.

2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the binary.

3. Use the shasum command to generate a checksum:

   shasum -a 256 [downloaded_file_name]

4. Compare the output with the provided SHA256 checksum on the testnet page. They should match.

On Windows:

1. Open PowerShell.

2. Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the binary.

3. Use the Get-FileHash command to generate a checksum:

   Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 [downloaded_file_name]

4. Compare the output with the provided SHA256 checksum on the testnet page. They should match.

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By verifying the checksum, you ensure the integrity and authenticity of the downloaded binary.