diff --git a/source/docs/eth2-temp.md b/source/docs/eth2-temp.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..845e2ae --- /dev/null +++ b/source/docs/eth2-temp.md @@ -0,0 +1,95 @@ +--- +id: eth2 +title: Connecting to the eth2 chain +--- + +Depending on your objective, there are various ways to run Nimbus in [Ethereum 2.0 mode](https://github.com/status-im/nimbus-eth2). + +Here is where we push our code: https://github.com/status-im/nimbus-eth2 + +The reference documentation is [the Nimbus Book](https://nimbus.guide): it explains all the ways in which you can play with Nimbus, and use Nimbus to either monitor the eth2 chain or become a fully-fledged validator. + +It's hosted here: https://nimbus.guide + +## Build and run the Ethereum 2.0 local beacon chain simulation + +The beacon chain simulation runs several beacon nodes on the local machine, attaches several local validators to each, and builds a beacon chain between them. + +**Prerequisites:** At the moment, Nimbus has to be built from source, and has the following external dependencies -- developer tools (C compiler, Make, Bash, Git), [PCRE](https://www.pcre.org/); follow the instructions outlined [here](https://github.com/status-im/nim-beacon-chain#prerequisites-for-everyone) to install them. + +Once you've installed the prerequisites, you're ready to enter the Ethereum 2.0 realm of Nimbus: + +```bash +git clone https://github.com/status-im/nim-beacon-chain +cd nim-beacon-chain + +make +make test +``` + +To run the simulation: + +```bash +make eth2_network_simulation +``` + +If you'd like to clean the previous run's data: + +```bash +make clean_eth2_network_simulation_all +``` + +To change the number of validators and nodes: + +```bash +# Clear data files from your last run and start the simulation with a new genesis block: +make VALIDATORS=192 NODES=6 USER_NODES=1 eth2_network_simulation +``` + +If you’d like to see the nodes running on separated sub-terminals inside one big window, install [Multitail](https://www.vanheusden.com/multitail/index.php) (if you're on a Mac, follow the instructions [here](https://brewinstall.org/Install-multitail-on-Mac-with-Brew/)), then: + + +``` +USE_MULTITAIL="yes" make eth2_network_simulation +``` + +You’ll get something like this (click for full size): + +[![](https://i.imgur.com/Pc99VDO.png)](https://i.imgur.com/Pc99VDO.png) + + +You can find out more about the beacon node simulation [here](https://our.status.im/nimbus-development-update-03/#beaconsimulation). + +## Build and run the Ethereum 2.0 local state transition simulation + +This simulation is primarily designed for researchers, but we'll cover it briefly here in case you're curious :) + +The [state transition](https://github.com/ethereum/annotated-spec/blob/master/phase0/beacon-chain.md#beacon-chain-state-transition-function) simulation quickly runs the beacon chain state transition function in isolation and outputs JSON snapshots of the state (directly to the `nim-beacon-chain` directory). It runs without networking and blocks are processed without slot time delays. + +```bash +# build the state simulator, then display its help ("-d:release" speeds it +# up substantially, allowing the simulation of longer runs in reasonable time) +make NIMFLAGS="-d:release" state_sim +build/state_sim --help +``` + +Use the output of the `help` command to pass desired values to the simulator - experiment with changing the number of slots, validators, , etc. to get different results. + +The most important options are: + +- `slots` : the number of slots to run the simulation for (default 192) +- `validators`: the number of validators (default 6400) +- `attesterRatio`: the expected fraction of attesters that actually do their work for every slot (default 0.73) +- `json_interval`: how often JSON snapshots of the state are outputted (default every 32 slots -- or once per epoch) + +For example, to run the state simulator for 384 slots, with 20,000 validators, and an average of 66% of attesters doing their work every slot, while outputting snapshots of the state twice per epoch, run: + +``` +build/state_sim --slots=384 --validators=20000 --attesterRatio=0.66 --json_interval=16 +``` + + +## Medalla Ethereum 2.0 Testnet + +There is a publicly available [Ethereum 2.0](https://our.status.im/tag/two-point-oh) multi-client testnet currently running. Read all about it [here](https://blog.ethereum.org/2020/08/03/eth2-quick-update-no-14/), and learn how you can join it in [the Nimbus beacon chain book](https://status-im.github.io/nimbus-eth2/medalla.html) 💛 + diff --git a/source/docs/eth2.md b/source/docs/eth2.md index 2413f93..a567258 100644 --- a/source/docs/eth2.md +++ b/source/docs/eth2.md @@ -9,6 +9,7 @@ The reference documentation is [the Nimbus Book](https://nimbus.guide): it expla We encourage you to check it out here: https://nimbus.guide + ## Prater testnet The latest Eth2 testnet, [Prater](https://twitter.com/Butta_eth/status/1374383003011452937), is now open to the public. @@ -17,3 +18,4 @@ Prater's objective is to ensure that the network remains stable under a higher l For more, see the [Prater page](https://nimbus.guide/prater.html) of the Nimbus guide. + diff --git a/themes/navy/layout/index.swig b/themes/navy/layout/index.swig index 00a7814..820d097 100644 --- a/themes/navy/layout/index.swig +++ b/themes/navy/layout/index.swig @@ -6,6 +6,7 @@
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