Server

Symbol-based networks rely on nodes to provide a trustless, high-performance, and secure blockchain platform.

These nodes are deployed using catapult-server software, a C++ rewrite of the previous Java-written NEM distributed ledger that has been running since 2015.

Learn more about the protocol by reading the Whitepaper and this documentation.

Building the image

To compile catapult-server source code, follow the building instructions.

Running catapult-server

catapult-server executable can be used either to run different types of nodes or to launch new networks. This section contains the instructions on how to run the catapult-server for various purposes.

Test network node

Developers can deploy test net nodes to experiment with the offered transaction set in a live network without the loss of valuable assets.

To run a test net node, follow this guide.

Main network node

At the time of writing, the main public network has not been launched. Follow the latest updates about the public launch on the Forum.

Private test network

With Symbol, businesses can launch and extend private networks by developing custom plugins and extensions at the protocol level. The package Service Bootstrap contains the necessary setup scripts to deploy a network for testing and development purposes with just one command.

To run a private test net, follow this guide.

Private network

Instructions on how to launch a secure and production-ready private chain will be released here.