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# Node Installation

**Step 1 — Clone the Repository**

```bash
git clone https://github.com/zkShine/node
cd zkshine-node
```

#### **Step 2 — Configure Environment**

Create an `.env` file in the root directory:

```bash
NODE_ROLE=compute,relayer
ZKSHINE_API_KEY=your_api_key
SOLANA_RPC=https://rpc.zkshine.app
STAKE_WALLET=your_solana_wallet_address
```

#### **Step 3 — Launch Node via Docker**

```bash
docker compose up -d
```

The system automatically detects node roles and initializes the required containers.

**Expected Output:**

```
[INFO] Starting zkShine Compute Service...
[INFO] Relay Node Active: Connected to Solana Mainnet
[INFO] zkVault Initialized
[INFO] Node ID: 0x9a31f... Running on Port 4001
```

#### **Step 4 — Verify Node Status**

Check the node’s operational status:

```bash
zkshine-cli status
```

**Output Example:**

```
Node Role: Compute, Relayer
Status: Online
Uptime: 99.8%
Last Proof: 32s ago
Rewards Earned: 15.2 $ZKSHN
```


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