Installer Prompts Guide¶
This guide explains every prompt you'll encounter during the automated Verdikta Arbiter Node installation and provides detailed instructions on how to obtain the required information.
Installation Prompts¶
1. Installation Directory¶
Prompt: Installation directory [~/verdikta-arbiter-node]:
What it means: Where to install your Verdikta Arbiter Node files.
How to respond: - Press Enter to use the default directory (~/verdikta-arbiter-node) - Or type a custom path like /opt/verdikta-arbiter
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2. API Keys Configuration¶
OpenAI API Key¶
Prompt: Enter your OpenAI API Key (leave blank to skip):
What it means: Required for AI processing using GPT models.
How to obtain: 1. Go to OpenAI Platform 2. Sign up or log in 3. Navigate to API Keys 4. Click "+ Create new secret key" 5. Copy the key (starts with sk-...)
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Anthropic API Key¶
Prompt: Enter your Anthropic API Key (leave blank to skip):
What it means: Alternative AI provider using Claude models.
How to obtain: 1. Go to Anthropic Console 2. Sign up or log in 3. Navigate to API Keys 4. Click "Create Key" 5. Copy the key
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RPC Endpoints (Required)¶
Prompts: - Enter HTTP RPC URLs (semicolon-separated): - Enter WS RPC URLs (semicolon-separated):
What it means: Required blockchain endpoints used by Chainlink and contract deployment.
How to obtain: 1. Choose a Base-compatible provider (Infura, Alchemy, QuickNode, or your own node) 2. Copy the Base network HTTP endpoint URL 3. Copy the Base network WS endpoint URL 4. For redundancy, provide multiple endpoints separated by semicolons (;)
Example:
Enter HTTP RPC URLs (semicolon-separated): https://provider-a.example;https://provider-b.example
Enter WS RPC URLs (semicolon-separated): wss://provider-a.example/ws;wss://provider-b.example/ws
Infura API Key (Optional Fallback)¶
Prompt: Enter your Infura API Key (optional, leave blank to skip):
What it means: Optional fallback value if you also use Infura. Not required for installation.
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Pinata JWT Token¶
Prompt: Enter your Pinata JWT (leave blank to skip):
What it means: IPFS storage service for decentralized file storage.
How to obtain: 1. Go to Pinata.cloud 2. Sign up and navigate to API Keys 3. Create a new key with admin permissions 4. Copy the JWT token
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3. Network Selection¶
Prompt: Select network (1 for Base Sepolia, 2 for Base Mainnet) [1]:
What it means: Choose which blockchain network to deploy contracts on.
How to respond: - Press Enter or type 1 for Base Sepolia (testnet - recommended) - Type 2 for Base Mainnet (production - requires real ETH)
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4. Wallet Private Key¶
Prompt: Enter your wallet private key for contract deployment (without 0x prefix):
What it means: Private key from a wallet with Base Sepolia ETH for deploying smart contracts.
How to obtain: 1. Create a wallet using MetaMask, Trust Wallet, or similar 2. Export the private key (remove the 0x prefix) 3. Fund it with Base Sepolia ETH from a faucet 4. Also add Base Sepolia LINK tokens
Security Warning
TESTNET ONLY: Never use mainnet private keys. Keep private keys secure and never share them.
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5. Logging Level¶
Prompt: Enter your choice (1-4) [3 for info]:
What it means: Choose the logging verbosity for your services.
Options: - 1 - error: Only error messages - 2 - warn: Warnings and errors
- 3 - info: General information (recommended) - 4 - debug: Detailed debugging information
Example:
Choose a logging level:
1) error 2) warn 3) info (recommended) 4) debug
Enter your choice (1-4) [3 for info]: 3
6. Service Startup¶
Prompt: Start Verdikta Arbiter services? (y/n):
What it means: Whether to start all services immediately after installation.
How to respond: - Type y to start services now - Type n to start them manually later
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Getting Testnet Funds¶
You'll need Base Sepolia ETH and LINK tokens:
Base Sepolia ETH¶
Base Sepolia LINK¶
Installation Flow¶
The installer will prompt for these items in order:
- Installation directory - Where to install files
- OpenAI API key - For AI processing
- Anthropic API key - Alternative AI provider
- Pinata JWT - IPFS storage (optional)
- Network selection - Base Sepolia (recommended)
- RPC HTTP URLs - Required for selected network
- RPC WS URLs - Required for selected network
- Wallet private key - For contract deployment
- Logging level - Service verbosity
- Start services - Whether to start immediately
After these prompts, the installer runs automatically through all 9 installation steps.
Tips for Success¶
- Prepare Credentials: Have AI provider keys and RPC endpoint URLs ready before starting
- Use Test Wallet: Create a separate wallet for testnet only
- Fund Test Wallet: Get Base Sepolia ETH and LINK from faucets
- Secure Storage: Save all credentials securely
- Default Values: Press Enter to accept recommended defaults
Need Help?¶
If you encounter issues with prompts:
- API Key Errors: Verify keys are correct and accounts are funded
- Network Errors: Check internet connection and firewall settings
- Format Errors: Ensure addresses are properly formatted (0x + 40 hex characters)
For additional help, refer to the Troubleshooting Guide.