# 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)

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## 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>

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* **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.

![](https://1474809128-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F9EJKm4MWc99wv6C4AOqx%2Fuploads%2FbekXltZYqfWEykS0zUKW%2Fphoto_2024-05-07%2000.56.18.jpeg?alt=media\&token=ac71e78f-9043-4c3d-b726-4b9fd2b669c3)

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

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* Click the modal "Open"

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* Next click on the modal "Cancel"

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

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* Click the VERY executable

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* **Node up and running**

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{% 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 %}