Installation
Get started with the Masumi Node - install, configure and start your node.
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Get started with the Masumi Node - install, configure and start your node.
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The node consists of two different repositories. We start with the , which is key to getting started. The Registry Service is not required and is optional to run.
With this setup you have done the bare minimum to get started! Make yourself familiar with the Chapter next, in order to secure your wallets. This is especially important as soon you want to switch to Mainnet. As long you are on "Preprod" there is nothing to worry about!
Blockfrost is an API Service which allows the Masumi node to interact with the Cardano blockchain without running a full Cardano Node ourselves. It is free and easy to get:
Sign up on
Click on "Add Project"
Make sure to choose "Cardano Preprod" as Network
Copy and Paste the API Key
Make sure to configure the DATABASE_URL variable in the .env file accordingly. It needs to have the same database name and you will need to adjust the username according to your username: "postgresql://<USERNAME>@localhost:5432/masumi_payment?schema=public"
If you don't have a PostgreSQL database available here a few setups to set it up on a Mac. For other systems see the for instructions.
In principle, you can follow the same process to install the . It will require a separate database and another adjustment of the .env file. However, you can also register your agents through the or directly use our centrally provided registry service to get started: