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# Homework 1: Rippled Node Setup and Mainnet Synchronization

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### Objective

* Configure and launch Rippled on the XRPL mainnet
* Analyze the logs to understand the node's behavior during initial synchronization

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### Tasks

1. Create a `config` directory and copy the example configuration files.
2. Configure `rippled.cfg` to connect to the mainnet.
3. Start synchronization:

```bash
./rippled --conf ./config/rippled.cfg
```

4. Identify your node on the network using `server_info` and check its visibility on the XRPL explorer.
5. Analyze the logs to observe: startup, peer connections, ledger acquisition, and participation in consensus.
6. Document your experience and any errors encountered.

#### Bonus

* Compare your node with other nodes on the network
* Monitor connectivity and latency relative to the global network