1. Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following installed:

• curl and wget
• Minimum system requirements:
  • 4 GB RAM
  • 1 TB of free storage
  • 8 Mbit/sec internet connection

Optional but recommended:

• 16 GB RAM
• Fast SSD
• High-speed internet (25+ Mbit/sec)

2. Cloning the Repository

First, you'll need to clone the repository that contains the management script and binaries for Bahamut’s execution layer (Caravan). Run the following commands:

git clone <https://github.com/fastexlabs/bahamut-execution.git>
cd bahamut-execution
chmod +x bahamut

This command will download the repository and give executable permission to the script bahamut.

3. Install the Caravan Node

Next, you’ll use the bahamut script to install the Caravan execution layer. This layer is critical for syncing with the network and executing blockchain operations.

./bahamut install

This will:

• Download the latest Caravan binaries
• Set up configuration files for different networks (sahara_config.toml, oasis_config.toml)

You can then adjust these configuration files (e.g., change ports if necessary).

4. Starting the Node