(Did you know that already ran a witness node 😱4 years ago? I was trying to learn as much as I could about this life... was so epic back then 🤦♂️. Then I got persuaded to go to EOS as a block producer, which didn't go anywhere after 6 months. Still, I learned a lot and I don't regret it because it was a super worth experience!)
This time operating via 
And what an amazing way to start 2022, right?... Still, lots to go, since it's not meant (for now) to be a public node for RPCs or as a seed node, but it does make you feel kind of free and empowered on being part of this community.
~$ cat localhive/datadir/config.ini |grep plugin |grep -v '#'
plugin = webserver p2p json_rpc
plugin = account_by_key_api condenser_api
plugin = witness
plugin = rc
plugin = block_api network_broadcast_api rc_api
plugin = state_snapshot
I will be playing with a couple of these in the near future and make adjustments as I go. Lot's to learn as there are new things I didn't follow the development.
You can vote for it HERE if you wish. The link uses a great tool developed by 
No blocks signed so, that's why there is no version, but I am running 1.25.0
~$ curl -s --data '{"jsonrpc":"2.0", "method":"condenser_api.get_hardfork_version", "params":[], "id":1}' localhost:8090
{"jsonrpc":"2.0","result":"1.25.0","id":1}
And enough RC mana, although it's something I will start monitoring in case it falls below 50%...
~$ curl -s --data '{"jsonrpc":"2.0", "method":"rc_api.find_rc_accounts", "params":{"accounts":["atexoras.witness"]}, "id":1}' localhost:8090
{"jsonrpc":"2.0","result":{"rc_accounts":[{"account":"atexoras.witness","rc_manabar":{"current_mana":"932981261795","last_update_time":1640917200},"max_rc_creation_adjustment":{"amount":"5709043939","precision":6,"nai":"@@000000037"},"max_rc":"933121590307"}]},"id":1}
For now, let us say that we have another copy of the HIVE DB in New Zealand, in sync, further promoting decentralization and the security of this blockchain. The main objective, for the time being, is to help me (no seed/RPC available yet, sorry 😭) with my other witnesses' initiatives, on Hive-Engine and DLUX.
Still, I need to go through a couple more "works" into it but saying that I managed to get this node running in 4 days, including downloading (with axel, tks 
I intend to help others that need to go through the process, so, if are attempting to build a local node like me (for now), reach me out anywhere. Will help with what I can/know or direct you to others that know more than me.
Next year I need to buy a new CPU (because now things are getting exciting). All is going to be supported by my own fricking limited resources! I am here because I like it, want to contribute to and be a part of it... Although it costs money to run these things, be rest assured.
The code is way more efficient today than 4 years ago 😎... the community team contributing to further developing this really did a Mega Hyper job! Well done everyone.
The replay took almost 3 days... but I moved the block_log into and NVMe for the index rebuild, then back to the rotary disk. That single-threaded(?) process that does most of the replay takes most of the time.
Overall, the experience of re-learning things was not difficult. I had already some experience, so for others that don't it might be harder, but if you have some help is not a big deal. This time of the year is also not the best time to build things... LOL, I can't blame anyone. But doco could improve, there are lots of old stuff and copy-paste jeopardy that for the new user will be dust in the eyes. Maybe this is something I can help with (will be evaluating that), but otherwise, let me know.
During the setup, I have used mostly ecency searches, some witnesses guides, and HIVE documentation and source code. Here are some of the useful links I consulted with:
For only 4 days of work, I am pretty happy. But there is some stuff I need to complete still...
If this can even be a possible scenario, this would be the objective! This is not yet a plan, just a dream wish... let's see what will change when we get there!
I don't even know how much this would cost right now... but the point is to say that if in possession of this hardware, I could make it happen, just by myself. Would just need a bit of help on the last item (webpages are not my style) 😅
Stay safe, if possible near your loved ones, and enjoy the last day of the year the best you can. I am going in first then most of you (in a few hours)... so, see you on the other side. HIVE IN!
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Have fun, good luck on all the gaming, and lots of teaching "how to play" to new players.
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