GaiaNet. Installing the node

GaiaNet is a decentralized network providing censorship-resistant, secure and monetizable artificial intelligence(AI) agents. With a large investment ($10,000,000) and the support of funds such as Mirana Ventures and Mantle, the project aims to build a secure infrastructure for AI.

Minimum and recommended requirements

• Minimum: 4 CPUs, 8 GB RAM, 200 GB SSD.

• Recommended: 8 CPUs, 24 GB RAM, 200 GB SSD.

GaiaNet node installation

GaiaNet offers a handy installation script to simplify the node deployment process.

Installation steps

1. Install MobaXterm to connect to the server.

2. Connect to the leased server via SSH using root.

3. Run the following commands to upgrade the system:

   sudo apt update -y
   sudo apt-get update

1. Download and execute the installation script for the node:

   curl -sSfL 'https://github.com/GaiaNet-AI/gaianet-node/releases/latest/download/install.sh' | bash

1. After installation, update the configuration:

   source ~/.bashrc

1. Initialize the node with the configuration:

   gaianet init --config https://raw.githubusercontent.com/GaiaNet-AI/node-configs/main/qwen2-0.5b-instruct/config.json

1. Start the node with the command:

   gaianet start

1. To get the Node ID and Device ID, execute:

   gaianet info

Copy the data and save it in a safe place.

Binding a node to a profile

1. Go to GaiaNet website and connect EVM-wallet.

2. Bind social networks in the profile.

3. Click the "Add Node" button on the right, enter the previously obtained data (Node ID and Device ID).

4. Node will be successfully added after clicking on "Join".

Receiving rewards

After adding a node, you will be able to track its status and earn points. It is important to interact with the bot regularly, communication is also rewarded with points. Complete tasks on Galxe to earn additional rewards.

Interacting with the bot

After successfully launching the node, follow the link that was generated in the terminal and click "Chat with this node". The bot will start the interaction and you will be awarded points for the communication.

Automating communication with the bot

To simplify the process of chatting with the bot and automate it, you can use a script. Follow the instructions below.

Update and install the necessary packages:

sudo apt update -y
sudo apt install python3-pip -y
sudo apt install nano -y
sudo apt install screen -y

Install the Python libraries:

pip install requests
pip install faker

Create a script:

nano ~/random_chat_with_faker.py

Insert the following code:

import requests
import random
import logging
import time
from faker import Faker
from datetime import datetime
node_url = "https://YOUR_WALLET_ADDRES.us.gaianet.network/v1/chat/completions"
faker = Faker()
headers = {
    "accept": "application/json",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}
logging.basicConfig(filename='chat_log.txt', level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(message)s')
def log_message(node, message):
    logging.info(f"{node}: {message}")
def send_message(node_url, message):
    try:
        response = requests.post(node_url, json=message, headers=headers)
        response.raise_for_status()
        return response.json()
    except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
        print(f"Failed to get response from API: {e}")
        return None
def extract_reply(response):
    if response and 'choices' in response:
        return response['choices'][0]['message']['content']
    return ""
while True:
    random_question = faker.sentence(nb_words=10)
    message = {
        "messages": [
            {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant."},
            {"role": "user", "content": random_question}
        ]
    }
    question_time = datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")
    response = send_message(node_url, message)
    reply = extract_reply(response)
    reply_time = datetime.now().strftime("%Y-%m-%d %H:%M:%S")
    log_message("Node replied", f"Q ({question_time}): {random_question} A ({reply_time}): {reply}")
    print(f"Q ({question_time}): {random_question}nA ({reply_time}): {reply}")
    delay = random.randint(60, 180)
    time.sleep(delay)

Remember to replace YOUR_WALLET_ADDRES with your wallet address.

1. Save the file: Press CTRL + X, then Y and Enter.

2. Run the script:

   screen -S faker_session
   python3 ~/random_chat_with_faker.py

To exit the screen without stopping the script, press CTRL + A, then D.

You can return to the session with the command:

screen -r faker_session

Conclusion

GaiaNet is a promising project that provides a decentralized infrastructure for AI agents. Setting up a node is fast, thanks to convenient scripts, and interaction with the bot and participation in tasks allows users to earn points.