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# Node-driven(macOS)

## Server (PC) Basics 

* The installation must be performed in an internet-enabled environment
* Recommendations

  CPU: 4Core or faster \
  Memory: 16GB or more \
  Disk: 500GB or more (SSD recommended) 

## Download Client (Apple Silicon Only)

{% file src="/files/EOsMO6smm4rdliSnBHv3" %}

## How to Install

* **Unzip**\
  After unzipping, you'll find the following three files\
  ![](https://content.gitbook.com/content/9EJKm4MWc99wv6C4AOqx/blobs/3RxsmXOxobRhZRRc4ng5/image.png)
* **Insert private key**\
  After completing KYC, we will send you a private key via email. Please enter the received private key into the " " of the key.json file under src folder with \[text editor] and save the file. The private key is matched with the buyer's VERY distribution wallet address, so VERY is safe even if the private key is stolen.<br>

  <figure><img src="/files/B9BPV7H9H0wnCo7CkdT1" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>
* **Run**\
  Once you've entered and saved your private key, click the VERY icon to run it.

## Handling unauthenticated app exceptions

Since the node program is not authenticated on macOS, the "unverified developer" exception must be thrown to complete node mining.

![](/files/T7w2EroD7c13XGaXW3ai)

* Very File : System Settings > Privacy & Security > Application not registered by a verified developer... "Open anyway"

  <figure><img src="/files/wgOHv4WTqzOEmc5eJwm2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Click the modal "Open"

  <div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/f7Q0nE3yKAvKC6vLoK7k" alt="" width="328"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

* Next click on the modal "Cancel"

  <div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/F22FkBrW491f4hJUfunj" alt="" width="328"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

* Client File : System Settings > Privacy & Security > Application not registered by a verified developer... "Open anyway"

  <figure><img src="/files/Yv2HLFIipVPsJwShplLo" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

* Click the VERY executable

  <div align="left"><figure><img src="/files/VkBf8IK8kXK86049OCf7" alt="" width="328"><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

* **Node up and running**

<div data-full-width="true"><figure><img src="/files/yOtxuhtOK6uPZ6VRjL6s" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure></div>

{% hint style="info" %}
If you see the phrase Block synchronization started, the node is running normally. The Proof of Node reward will start when the number=xxxx is equal to the current block generation number. (Sync complete) The more powerful the PC, the faster the sync completes.
{% endhint %}