Ethereum: Compiling Litecoin on Ubuntu 11.10 i386 Server
Introduction
Litecoin is a popular decentralized cryptocurrency that utilizes the Ethereum blockchain, known for its scalability and security. However, compiling Litecoin requires specific setup and configuration on an Ubuntu 11.10 i386 server. In this article, we will walk through the process of setting up the environment and compiling Litecoin using g++.
Prerequisites
Before proceeding, ensure you have:
- Ubuntu Server 11.10 installed: Make sure your Ubuntu server is running the latest version.
- CPU Architecture Set to i386
: The recipe provided assumes an i386 architecture. Ensure that your CPU architecture is set to i386 (e.g., Intel Core i5 or equivalent).
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Clone the Litecoin Repository
git clone
This will clone the official Litecoin repository.
- Change into the Litecoin Source Directory
cd ~/litecoin/src/
Navigate to the Litecoin source directory, which is located in ~/litecoin/src/.
- Update and Compile Litecoind
make -f makefile.unix litecoind
This command compiles the Litecoin executable using a customized makefile.unix file.
Note: The -f makefile.unix flag tells the compiler to use the custom makefile.unix file, which is specific to this recipe. If you encounter errors or warnings during compilation, refer to the provided documentation for troubleshooting.
- Create a New Directory and Move Litecoin Files
mkdir ~/....
mv ~/litecoin/src/./litecoind /home/ubuntu/server/lightcoin/
Create a new directory (~/) and move the compiled Litecoin executable (~/$litecoin/src/./litecoind) to your server’s /home/ubuntu/server/lightcoin/ directory.
Verify Compilation
To verify that compilation was successful, check the contents of the ~/lightcoin/lightcoind directory:
ls -l ~/lightcoind/
You should see the compiled Litecoin executable (litecoind) and other necessary files.
Conclusion
By following these steps, you have successfully compiled Litecoin on your Ubuntu 11.10 i386 server. This setup provides a solid foundation for running Litecoin on your local machine. If you encounter any issues during compilation or while running the script, refer to the provided documentation or seek help from online communities.