Proving on the Layer 1
Contribute via CLI
Use the Nexus Network CLI to contribute compute to the network.
Testnet II is over. Testnet III is coming in Q2 2025. Devnet mode is live and activity may not be tracked. View your activities during Testnet II
Introduction
The Nexus Network CLI is a command-line tool for contributing compute resources to the network.
Installation
Prerequisites
Install Homebrew.
Install CMake.
Install protocol buffers
Add the riscv32i target.
Install Script
Use our installation script:
Use our installation script:
System Requirements
1
Install WSL
2
Follow Linux Instructions
Once WSL is installed, follow the Linux instructions above
Setup & Configuration
1
Initial Setup
- Run the CLI for the first time.
- Accept the Terms of Use.
- Choose between anonymous or linked proving (see below).
2
Choose Proving Mode
You have two options:
- Create an account at app.nexus.xyz.
- Follow the account linking instructions.
- Your contributions will earn NEX Points.
- Track your progress on the leaderboard.
- Manage all your nodes in one place.
- Create an account at app.nexus.xyz.
- Follow the account linking instructions.
- Your contributions will earn NEX Points.
- Track your progress on the leaderboard.
- Manage all your nodes in one place.
- Start proving immediately
- No registration required
- Note: NEX Points will not be recorded
- Useful for testing or learning the system
To earn NEX Points, you must link your CLI to your Nexus account. Anonymous proving will not record contributions.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues: