Cerebro

A lightweight blockchain implementation

The real subject matter or "business logic" will come after my initial implementation.

Running the Master Node

The master node connects to the database to deliver the node list to the other nodes. A single node requires the master node url in order to function in the decentralized network and validate the chain. Routes:

• GET (/list_node): fetches master connections node list
• POST (/node): add connection to master connections node list

To Run:

Be sure all config fields prefixed with db_ are set.

./start_master.sh

The Mining Node

The mining node server hosts an API that offers routes that allow you to mine blocks, add new transactions, and have a look at the ledger.

Routes:

• GET (/mine): Mines
• POST (/transactions/new): Add a new transaction
• GET (/chain): Fetch the ledger
• POST (/nodes/register): Registers nearby nodes from node list
• GET (/nodes/resolve): Resolve and validate our ledger with the other registered nodes

Running a Mining Node

The mining node holds the actual implementation of the blockchain and connects to the master node to retrieve all other connections and interact with the network to keep the blockchain validated.

To Run:

Fill in master_api_url in your config/config.json and be sure the master node is running at this url.

./start_node.sh