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Deploying a NovaNet Node on NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Supercomputer

Introduction

NovaNet allows efficient, AI-powered, quantum-secure blockchain validation on low-cost, high-performance edge devices like NVIDIA’s Jetson Orin Nano Supercomputer.

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to:

  • Set up a NovaNet node on Jetson Orin Nano
  • Initialize a node with the Genesis block
  • Sync with the NovaNet blockchain network
  • Configure validator settings for Quantum DPoS (Q-DPoS)

By leveraging Jetson Orin Nano’s AI acceleration and low power consumption, NovaNet achieves:

  • Decentralized node deployment with minimal energy usage
  • AI-enhanced transaction processing and security monitoring
  • Quantum-resistant cryptographic validation

1. Prerequisites

Before starting, ensure you have:

  • NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano Developer Kit
  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or JetPack SDK installed
  • At least 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD storage
  • Stable internet connection (10 Mbps recommended)
  • NOVA CLI & Docker installed

Recommended Power Supply:

  • USB-C 5V/4A adapter (20W power consumption)

2. Installing NovaNet Node Software

Step 1: Update System and Install Dependencies

Run the following commands on your Jetson Orin Nano:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install -y git curl wget jq build-essential

Step 2: Install Docker & NovaNet CLI

NovaNet nodes run inside a Docker container for security and performance optimization:

# Install Docker
curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | bash
sudo systemctl enable docker && sudo systemctl start docker

# Add user to Docker group
sudo usermod -aG docker $USER
newgrp docker

# Install NovaNet CLI
git clone https://github.com/Galactic-Code-Developers/Blockchain-NovaNet-NOVA.git
cd Blockchain-NovaNet-NOVA
chmod +x novanet-cli
sudo cp novanet-cli /usr/local/bin/

3. Initializing a NovaNet Node with the Genesis Block

Step 1: Download the Genesis File

The Genesis block contains the initial state of the NovaNet blockchain.

mkdir -p ~/.novanet
cd ~/.novanet
wget https://github.com/Galactic-Code-Developers/Blockchain-NovaNet-NOVA/raw/main/genesis.json

Step 2: Configure Node Settings

Edit the configuration file for Jetson Orin Nano:

nano ~/.novanet/config.toml

Modify the settings:

[p2p]
max_peers = 50
listen_address = "0.0.0.0:30303"

[rpc]
enabled = true
port = 8545

[validator]
enable = true
stake = 1000  # Minimum NOVA stake to be an active validator

Save and exit (CTRL + X, Y, ENTER).

Step 3: Initialize the NovaNet Node

Run:

novanet-cli init --chain-id novanet-mainnet --genesis ~/.novanet/genesis.json

This will generate:

  • Node identity (private & public keys)
  • Default database storage directory
  • P2P networking configuration

4. Syncing with the NovaNet Blockchain

Now, start syncing with the NovaNet network:

novanet-cli start --sync

You should see output like:

Starting NovaNet Node...
Syncing block 1,000 of 5,000,000...
Current Sync Speed: 5.6 blocks/sec
Connected Peers: 15

5. Running as a Validator Node (Quantum DPoS)

NovaNet uses Quantum Delegated Proof-of-Stake (Q-DPoS) for validator election.
To become a validator, you must stake at least 1,000 NOVA tokens.

Step 1: Create a Validator Key

novanet-cli create-validator --name "MyValidator"

This will generate:

Validator Address: NOVA1x3y5a8...
Public Key: 0x5c3f...abc

Step 2: Stake NOVA Tokens

novanet-cli stake --amount 1000 --validator NOVA1x3y5a8...

You will see confirmation:

Successfully staked 1000 NOVA tokens!
Validator is now active.

6. Configuring AI-Powered Governance (Optional)

NovaNet integrates AI-powered governance for automated proposal evaluation and fraud detection.
To enable AI-assisted governance:

novanet-cli enable-ai-governance
  • Smart contract proposals will be analyzed using AI models
  • Validator fairness will be optimized automatically
  • Sybil attack detection is enhanced with AI monitoring

7. Monitoring Your NovaNet Node

To check real-time node status, run:

novanet-cli status

Example output:

Node ID: 0xA3F...78C
Block Height: 2,100,450
Peers: 27
Uptime: 98.3%
Validator Status: Active

To stop your node:

novanet-cli stop

8. Enabling AI-Accelerated ZK-Proofs

Jetson Orin Nano can speed up Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs) using its AI Tensor Cores.

To enable ZK-Rollup acceleration:

novanet-cli enable-zk-acceleration
  • Privacy transactions will execute 70% faster
  • On-device AI will verify ZKPs at lower energy cost

9. Running NovaNet as a Systemd Service

To keep your NovaNet node running automatically on reboot, set up a systemd service:

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/novanet.service

Paste the following:

[Unit]
Description=NovaNet Node
After=network.target

[Service]
User=$USER
ExecStart=/usr/local/bin/novanet-cli start
Restart=always
RestartSec=5

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Save and exit (CTRL + X, Y, ENTER).
Then enable and start the service:

sudo systemctl daemon-reload
sudo systemctl enable novanet
sudo systemctl start novanet

Check the logs:

journalctl -u novanet -f
  • Your node will now automatically restart when the system reboots!

10. Why Jetson Orin Nano is Ideal for NovaNet Nodes

By deploying NovaNet on Jetson Orin Nano, you achieve:

  • Low-cost, energy-efficient blockchain validation
  • AI-accelerated smart contract execution
  • Decentralized validator selection with Quantum DPoS
  • Edge-based privacy transactions with ZK-Acceleration

πŸš€ NovaNet is now running on a quantum-secure, AI-powered, and decentralized blockchain!

11. Related Links

πŸ”— NovaNet Whitepaper
πŸ”— Quantum-Secure Smart Contracts
πŸ”— Quantum-Assisted Virtual Machine (QAVM)

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