Supercharge Your Crypto Portfolio: A Step-by-Step Guide to Drosera Network Testnet

Ready to dive into the exciting world of decentralized security and earn rewards? This comprehensive guide walks you through participating in the Drosera Network testnet, maximizing your potential to earn while enhancing network security. Increase your earnings and become a key contributor to the future of blockchain security.

What is Drosera Network and Why Should You Participate?

Drosera Network is revolutionizing blockchain security with its innovative "Trap" mechanism, designed to proactively identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in smart contracts. By participating in the testnet, you'll gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, contribute to a more secure ecosystem, and potentially earn rewards for your efforts. You'll learn how to set up your own trap, connect an operator, and more.

Gear Up: Essential System Requirements

Before we jump in, make sure your system meets these recommended specifications:

• CPU: 2 Cores
• RAM: 4 GB
• Disk Space: 20 GB

Got the specs? Let's move on!

Phase 1: Setting Up Your Foundation

1. Install Dependencies

First, refresh your system's package list and upgrade existing packages to their newest versions. Then, install a suite of essential tools. Copy and paste this comprehensive command into your terminal:

sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
sudo apt install curl ufw iptables build-essential git wget lz4 jq make gcc nano automake autoconf tmux htop nvme-cli libgbm1 pkg-config libssl-dev libleveldb-dev tar clang bsdmainutils ncdu unzip libleveldb-dev -y

This single line installs everything from curl for web requests to git for version control, ensuring a smooth setup process.

2. Docker Installation: Streamlining Your Environment

Docker simplifies deployment by containerizing applications. Follow these steps to install it:

1. Update and Upgrade:

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

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2. Remove Existing Docker Installations:

   for pkg in docker.io docker-doc docker-compose podman-docker containerd runc; do sudo apt-get remove $pkg; done
   

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3. Install Necessary Packages:

    sudo apt-get update
    sudo apt-get install ca-certificates curl gnupg
    sudo install -m 0755 -d /etc/apt/keyrings
    curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg
    sudo chmod a+r /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg
     echo \
     "deb [arch="$(dpkg --print-architecture)" signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu \"$(. /etc/os-release && echo "$VERSION_CODENAME")\" stable" | \
    sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null
    sudo apt update -y && sudo apt upgrade -y
    sudo apt-get install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin

4. Test Docker:

   sudo docker run hello-world
   

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Phase 2: Trap Deployment – Securing the Network

1. Configure Environments: Drosera, Foundry, and Bun

First, install the necessary command-line interfaces (CLIs):

• Drosera CLI:

  curl -L https://app.drosera.io/install | bash
  

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• Foundry CLI:

  curl -L https://foundry.paradigm.xyz | bash
  

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• Bun:

curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash
source /root/.bashrc

Important: After installing Bun, remember to source your .bashrc file to update your environment variables.

2. Deploy Your Trap Contract

You're about to build your very own trap on the Drosera Network. This requires setting up your Git credentials and initializing the trap project:

1. Set up Git:

   git config --global user.email "Your_Github_Email"
   git config --global user.name "Your_Github_Username"
   

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   Replace "Your_Github_Email" and "Your_Github_Username" with your actual GitHub credentials.

2. Initialize Your Trap:

   forge init -t drosera-network/trap-foundry-template
   

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3. Compile Your Trap:

    curl -fsSL https://bun.sh/install | bash
    source /root/.bashrc
    bun install

Skip any warnings that appear during the installation process.

4. Deploy Your Trap:

    DROSERA_PRIVATE_KEY=xxx drosera apply

Replace xxx with your EVM wallet's private key (funded with Holesky ETH). When prompted, type ofc and press Enter.

3. Verify Your Deployed Trap

1. Connect your EVM wallet to the Drosera dashboard: https://app.drosera.io/
2. Navigate to the "Traps Owned" section or search for your Trap address to confirm successful deployment.

4. Bloom Boost: Fueling Your Trap

Open your Trap on the dashboard and click “Send Bloom Boost”. Deposit some Holesky ETH to fuel its operations.

Phase 3: Setting Up and Connecting Your Operator

1. Whitelist Your Operator – Granting Access

To allow your operator to interact with your trap, you need to whitelist its address:

1. Edit drosera.toml:

   cd my-drosera-trap
   nano drosera.toml
   

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   Add the following lines at the bottom of the file:

   private_trap = true
   whitelist = ["Operator_Address"]
   

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   Replace "Operator_Address" with your EVM wallet's public address (your operator address).

2. Update Trap Configuration:

   DROSERA_PRIVATE_KEY=xxx drosera apply
   

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   Again, replace xxx with your EVM wallet's private key.

2. Operator CLI: Your Command Center

1. Download:

   curl -LO https://github.com/drosera-network/releases/releases/download/v1.16.2/drosera-operator-v1.16.2-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz
   

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2. Install:

   tar -xvf drosera-operator-v1.16.2-x86_64-unknown-linux-gnu.tar.gz
   

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3. Test the CLI:

   ./drosera-operator --version
   

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   This verifies the CLI is working correctly.

4. Move to Global Path:

   sudo cp drosera-operator /usr/bin
   

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5. Check the Installation

   drosera-operator
   

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3. Docker Image Installation

docker pull ghcr.io/drosera-network/drosera-operator:latest

4. Register Operator

drosera-operator register --eth-rpc-url https://ethereum-holesky-rpc.publicnode.com --eth-private-key PV_KEY

Replace PV_KEY with your Drosera EVM private key (the same wallet used for the trap).

5. Open Ports: Allowing Communication

Configure your firewall to allow necessary traffic:

sudo ufw allow ssh
sudo ufw allow 22
sudo ufw enable
sudo ufw allow 31313/tcp
sudo ufw allow 31314/tcp

6. Install and Run Operator: Choosing Your Method

You can install the operator using either Docker or SystemD.

Method 1: Docker

1. Configure Docker: If you were previously running the operator via SystemD, stop and disable it:

   sudo systemctl stop drosera
   sudo systemctl disable drosera
   

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2. Clone the Repository:

   git clone https://github.com/0xmoei/Drosera-Network
   

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3. Edit the .env File: Replace your_evm_private_key and your_vps_public_ip with your actual values. If using a local system, replace vps ip with 0.0.0.0.

4. Run Operator:

5. Check Health:

   docker logs -f drosera-node
   

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   It's normal to see WARN drosera_services::network::service: Failed to gossip message: InsufficientPeers messages.

6. Optional Docker Commands:

   • Stop Node:

     cd Drosera-Network
     docker compose down -v
     

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   • Restart Node:

     cd Drosera-Network
     docker compose up -d
     

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Method 2: SystemD

1. Configure SystemD Service File:

   sudo tee /etc/systemd/system/drosera.service > /dev/null << EOF
   [Unit]
   Description=drosera node service
   After=network-online.target
   
   [Service]
   User=$USER
   Restart=always
   RestartSec=15
   LimitNOFILE=65535
   ExecStart=$(which drosera-operator) node --db-file-path $HOME/.drosera.db --network-p2p-port 31313 --server-port 31314 \
   --eth-rpc-url https://ethereum-holesky-rpc.publicnode.com \
   --eth-backup-rpc-url https://1rpc.io/holesky \
   --drosera-address 0xea08f7d533C2b9A62F40D5326214f39a8E3A32F8 \
   --eth-private-key PV_KEY \
   --listen-address 0.0.0.0 \
   --network-external-p2p-address VPS_IP \
   --disable-dnr-confirmation true
   
   [Install]
   WantedBy=multi-user.target
   EOF
   

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   Replace PV_KEY with your private key and VPS_IP with your VPS IP address (or 0.0.0.0 if running locally).

2. Run Operator:

   sudo systemctl daemon-reload
   sudo systemctl enable drosera
   sudo systemctl start drosera
   

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3. Check Node Health:

   journalctl -u drosera.service -f
   ```Errors with gossip messages can be safely ignored if present.
   
   

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4. Optional Commands:

   • Stop Node:

     sudo systemctl stop drosera
     

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   • Restart Node:

     sudo systemctl restart drosera
     

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7. Opt-in Your Trap

In the Drosera dashboard, click "Opt-in Trap" to connect your operator to your trap.

8. Monitor Node Liveness

Your node will start producing green blocks in the dashboard, indicating it's actively participating in the network.

Final Thoughts: Securing the Future

Congratulations! You've successfully deployed a Trap, connected an operator, and joined the Drosera Network testnet. By actively participating, you're contributing to a more robust and secure blockchain ecosystem. Keep an eye on the dashboard for activity and explore further opportunities to maximize your involvement and potential rewards.