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🧪IntegrationNet Quick Start Guide

Expert level walk through on how to build a node to run on Constellation Network's IntegrationNet.

Before We Begin:

IntegrationNet vs. MainNet Node Setup

When building your Validator node, it’s important to understand the key distinction between IntegrationNet and MainNet from a node operator perspective.

While both environments serve critical roles in the Constellation ecosystem, the primary difference during setup is related to collateral staking.

Note:

This statement is primarily to understand the distinctions between a Node Operator operating a node on IntegrationNet verses MainNet.

NOT DISTRINCTIONS BETWEEN THE PURPOSE OF THESE TWO HYPERGRAPH CLUSTERS

🔄 IntegrationNet Overview

  • IntegrationNet is a non-production environment used for development.

  • It operates on a separate, non-economic Hypergraph cluster.

  • $DAG tokens used in IntegrationNet have no monetary value and cannot be transferred to MainNet.

💼 Hot Wallet Behavior

  • The hot wallet on an IntegrationNet node does not hold real $DAG tokens.

  • As such, collateral staking is not required or validated directory from the node, in this environment.

  • This allows new Constellation specific metagraphs, Enterprise metagraphs, and Eco-system develped metagraphs test metagraph functionality and behaviors, before moving into production.

🧩 Required: Lattice Integration

To operate a node on IntegrationNet:

  1. Create an account on the Lattice platform.

  2. Connect a DAG wallet address through the IntegrationNet Node Operator Program.

  3. This wallet is used for tracking your staking collateral.

  1. Build your IntegrationNet node, using the guide options presented below.

🛠️ Summary

Feature
IntegrationNet
MainNet

Environment Type

Non-Production Development

Live Production

$DAG Token Value

No real-world value

Real, staked assets required

Collateral Required

✅ Required - External through Lattice

✅ Required

Lattice Account

✅ Required

❌ Not Required

Wallet Usage

Node identity only

Node identity + Staking

Understanding this distinction will help you correctly prepare your node for the appropriate environment and avoid unnecessary confusion during setup.

Quick Start Guide Options

To build your IntegrationNet node, you may either use two options:

  1. Detailed Build your Node guide (recommended).

🚧Build Your Node

  1. Expert minimalistic guide

MainNet & IntegrationNet Quick Start Guide
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