Aleo’s Mainnet Launch is Set for Early 2024. With $300M in Funding. Jumpstart your journey with Aleo’s testnet now. Set up your wallet, initiate your Prover node, and start interacting with Aleo’s private application platform.

Exploring Aleo: The Privacy-Centric Layer 1 Blockchain Revolutionizing with Zero-Knowledge Proofs:

Aleo is a platform for private applications using zero-knowledge cryptography. Aleo is a Layer 1 blockchain — based on a novel consensus protocol — is designed to be faster and more efficient than traditional models by leveraging zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs.

Minimum System Requirements

• 16 GB RAM
• 64GB SSD

Order & Configure your VPS

You can establish your node by either configuring it on a personal computer or by utilizing a Virtual Private Server (VPS), which is well-suited for managing websites, applications, or other internet-based services, including nodes.
For my setup, I selected Contabo, a well-regarded provider of VPS rentals. Opting for a plan with at least 100 GB of storage is advisable to ensure sufficient space for long-term node operation.
My suggestion would be to go for the Cloud VPS M option. https://contabo.com/en/
Choose Cloud VPS M

1. Select Payment Term
2. Region — Germany
3. Storage Type -400 GB SSD
4. Image — Go to Apps & Panels > Docker

Apps & Panels > Docker
5. Log in & Set a Password for your Server
Set a password
6. Object Storage — Default
7. Networking — Default
8. Add-Ons — Default
After finalizing your payment, you’ll get an email verifying your purchase. Hold tight for a follow-up email, which will provide details about your VPS, encompassing your access credentials.
You’ll need to download and use Putty, a tool that enables you to securely connect to your VPS and utilize its functionalities. Download it here https://www.putty.org/
Enter IP ADDRESS
Enter the VPS IP Address then Click OPEN
Login : root
Password: (Enter your chosen password)
Log in using the password you set earlier.

Preparations

1. Install essential components

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y

2. Install Screen Software

apt install screen git -y

3. Download Rust (proceed with default)

curl --proto '=https' --tlsv1.2 -sSf https://sh.rustup.rs | sh

4. Refresh VPS

source "$HOME/.cargo/env"

Node Installation

1. Clone Github Repository

git clone https://github.com/AleoHQ/snarkOS.git --depth 1

2. Go to snarkOS directory

cd snarkOS

3. Install dependencies

./build_ubuntu.sh

4. Install snarkOS

cargo install --path .

5. Create Screen

screen -S aleo

6. Create Wallet

snarkos account new

note: if you already have a wallet, skip this step
7. Run Aleo Prover & Enter PrivateKey

./run-prover.sh

To exit your instance while keeping your node running, you can press CTRL+A+D
If you want to come back to the instance, enter this command:

screen -r aleo

BONUS! Interact with Testnet!

1. Download Leo Wallet

Go to: Aleo Wallet Download site

2. Install and Import the Private key that you generated earlier

3. Request test tokens

1. Head to Aleo Discord
2. Whitelist your Address here: https://faucetgreenlist.snarkos.net/
3. Go to #faucet Channel and Request Tokens.

4. You can now interact with these dApps

• AleoSwap (DEX)- https://app.aleoswap.org/swap/public*
• AleoFinance (DEX)- app.arcane.finance
• AleoNames (DOMAIN)- https://testnet3.aleonames.id/
• AleoStore (NFT) — https://aleo.store/collection/create
• AleoTools (DEPLOY CONTRACT) — aleo.tools/develop