How to Run a Logos Blockchain Node with Docker — Full Setup Tutorial

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Gusto from the Logos Blockchain engineering team walks through running a Logos Blockchain node using Docker containers, from pulling the image to syncing with devnet and receiving faucet tokens. What is covered: — Three ways to run a Logos node: source build, Logos Core GUI, and Docker — Pulling the official Docker image from GitHub Packages — Generating node configuration with the init command and boot node addresses — Adjusting user_config.yml for persistent storage with Docker volume mounts — Starting the node and mapping the API port — Checking sync status via curl and the Logos Explorer — Retrieving your public key and requesting devnet funds from the faucet — Verifying your transaction on the Logos Blockchain Explorer If this is your first time here — we cover everything being built across the Logos ecosystem. Subscribe and hit the bell so you don't miss an update. 💬 Are you running a Logos node already? What setup method are you using — Docker, source build, or Logos Core? Let us know below. ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 — Introduction and overview of ways to run a Logos node 00:43 — Logos Blockchain GitHub repo: releases and Docker packages 01:19 — Pulling the Docker image to your local machine 01:48 — Finding the releases page and run instructions 02:19 — Generating node config with init command and volume mounts 03:05 — Editing user_config.yml for persistent container storage 03:42 — Starting the node with volume mounts and port mapping 04:04 — Checking node sync status with curl commands 04:23 — Using the Explorer to monitor sync progress 04:38 — Retrieving your public key and requesting devnet faucet funds 05:22 — Verifying the faucet transaction on the Blockchain Explorer 05:42 — Wrap-up and where to get help Get involved: Logos Blockchain Repo — https://github.com/logos-blockchain/logos-blockchain Builder Hub — https://build.logos.co Press — https://press.logos.co/ Logos is building decentralized, privacy-preserving infrastructure for self-sovereign communities — running your own node is the first step toward network sovereignty. #Blockchain #Docker #Web3 #RunANode #DevOps #Logos #Decentralized #OpenSource #SmartContracts #Tutorial #Web3Dev #BuildInPublic #PrivacyTech #SovereignStack #NodeOperator