Binaries for Mintlayer can be downloaded from the following location:
https://www.mintlayer.org/en/download/
Before downloading, it's essential to choose the correct architecture for your system:
Verifying the checksum ensures that the downloaded file is intact, unaltered, and free of corruption or tampering, confirming both its authenticity and integrity for safe and accurate usage.
Open a terminal.
Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the binary.
Use the shasum
command to generate a checksum:
shasum -a 256 [downloaded_file_name]
Compare the output with the provided SHA256 checksum on the testnet page. They should match.
Open PowerShell.
Navigate to the directory where you downloaded the binary.
Use the Get-FileHash
command to generate a checksum:
Get-FileHash -Algorithm SHA256 [downloaded_file_name]
Compare the output with the provided SHA256 checksum on the testnet page. They should match.
By verifying the checksum, you ensure the integrity and authenticity of the downloaded binary.