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Setup node using Java
To setup a Rootstock node using Java, you need to:
- Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for installing the Rootstock node.
- Install Java 17 JDK.
Important
Starting with v6.4.0, the minimum supported Java LTS version is Java 17. Previous Java versions will no longer be supported.
For Mac M1 / M2 (Apple Chips) using x86 based software
- Ensure you have
Rosetta
installed. This is typically pre-installed on recent macOS versions. - Download an x86 JDK build, such as Azul Zulu 17 (x86), to ensure compatibility with x86 based software.
Video walkthrough

Install the node using a JAR file
Download and Setup
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Download the JAR: Download the Fat JAR or Uber JAR from RSKj releases, or compile it reproducibly.
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Create Directory: Create a directory for the node.
mkdir rskj-node-jar
cd ~/rskj-node-jar
- Move the JAR: Move or copy the just downloaded jar file to your directory.
mv ~/Downloads/rskj-core-7.0.0-LOVELL-all.jar SHA256SUMS.asc /Users/{user}/rskj-node-jar/