Evernode host announcements

kithminisg commented 1 year ago

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kithminisg commented 1 year ago

We have released Evernode host software updates containing significant improvements. Here are the noteworthy features so you can test them out:

Enforcing mandatory domain name requirement: Existing hosts are not affected. New hosts must have a domain name before installation. This enables better SSL support for contracts.
Let's Encrypt free SSL integration: By default, the installer will setup Let's Encrypt free SSL and automatic renewals.
Ability to reconfigure your installation: You can now adjust hardware resource allocation and some other parameters anytime. Use evernode config command.
XRPL regular key support: You can now use regular keys (instead of master keys) for your host account if you wish.
Host/Account transfer: Now you have the ability to transfer your Evernode registration to a different host or account (you can transfer to same host/account as well). This is useful if you want to upgrade your hardware or want to move to a new host. New installation (transferee) does not require to pay registration fee. See evernode transfer command.
Setup user experience improvements: Better validations and error messages during the setup process.

New reading material:

Please try these features out and let us know your feedback via issues.

Thank you.

rippleitinnz commented 1 year ago

Can you turn off LetsEncrypt before installing?

ravinsp commented 1 year ago

@rippleitinnz you can, but then you have to supply your own SSL certs.

kithminisg commented 1 year ago

We have realized some of our hosts are facing issues with Evernode v.5.20 release. There was a bug in that release, which crashed the update process and evernode. Hence, you can check this comment (https://github.com/EvernodeXRPL/evernode-host/issues/72#issuecomment-1408083198) and if you have the same issue please follow the necessary steps to recover your host.

Also, we have added special notices for the following host accounts in the Evernode dashboard regarding that issue.

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Thank you.

ravinsp commented 1 year ago

Hello everyone,

Getting Ready For Launch

We are thrilled to announce that we will soon be relaunching Evernode beta on Hooks V3 testnet. This is the version of the testnet that matches the sidechain announced by XRPL Labs. (https://hooks-testnet-v3.xrpl-labs.com).

So, this switch to v3 is the first step to being ready to launch on their sidechain when it goes live(!)

Timing

We anticipate being ready for the switch within the next 7 days. We will provide another update once the new beta is ready for you to register. At that time, you can uninstall your current Evernode installation and install the new beta. Prior to it, we will also be disabling new registrations on the old (Hooks V2) beta registrations.

Switching from V2 to V3

To switch to v3, you will need to install a fresh copy of Evernode on your hosts. Please note that there are a few new system requirements that you must meet before joining the new platform. These are here: https://github.com/EvernodeXRPL/evernode-host#system-requirements.

Getting Ready to Switch

In order to help future airdrop distribution, we request that you preserve your existing beta host address/secret by safely keeping a copy of following files:

/etc/sashimono/mb-xrpl/mb-xrpl.cfg
/etc/sashimono/mb-xrpl/secret.cfg (requires 'sudo' access)

This way you will be able to prove you ran a host on V2.

Next Steps

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to your participation in the beta testing.

The Evernode Team

chalith commented 1 year ago

Hi everyone,

Time to Move to V3!

As we announced last week, Evernode is ready to switch its beta to the Hooks V3 test net. This is the "feature complete" version that will launch when the XRPL Labs announced Hooks side chain is also launched (date unknown). It's important we test it in as close to a live environment as possible for as long as possible.

V2 Installation Is Deprecated

As from now, Evernode network on Hooks V2 is now disabled and we will no longer support it or provide updates. Also, the Evernode dashboard now references the V3 network. Please make sure to move your host to V3 network as soon as possible.

Backup Your V2 Secret

As we mentioned, if you previously ran a host, please backup your existing beta host address/secret and uninstall your current Evernode beta installation, which is on Hooks V2. Then, install the Evernode beta using the installation guide that we have provided.

We’re Here to Help

Please go through the guide carefully before starting the installation. If you face any issues or have any concerns throughout the process, please post them in the issues section.

Thank You!

The Evernode Team.

kithminisg commented 1 year ago

Hi Everyone,

We're happy to announce the launch of the latest version of Evernode Host software (v0.6.2). This update includes some notable improvements based on certain community feedback, such as:

Easy Evernode transfers: You can now perform Evernode transfers without installing Evernode host software. You can use the following command in your terminal to execute an Evernode transfer for your host account.
```
curl -fsSL https://stevernode.blob.core.windows.net/evernode-beta-v3/setup.sh | sudo bash -s transfer -i
```
Improved awareness of contract uploading issues: We've made changes to help you better understand and address the problems during the contract uploading process.
Enhanced evernode status command: Now includes the statuses of the Message Board service and Sashimono agent service.

In addition, we have made certain modifications to the Governance Game to enhance its stability and simplicity. Furthermore, we have also reduced the time durations associated with some criteria in that, such as:

Candidate eligibility period
Candidate election period
Candidate life period These reductions in time durations are aimed at facilitating efficient testing and evaluation.

Thanks and Regards

The Evernode Team

chalith commented 12 months ago

Hi Everyone,

We're happy to announce that we've released a new version of Evernode Host software (v0.6.3) which includes the Evernode Host email update feature.

New version supports following Evernode CLI commands:

Show current email: evernode config email
Update email: evernode config email <new email address>

Thanks and Regards The Evernode Team

kithminisg commented 8 months ago

Hello Everyone,

We are excited to announce the release of the latest version of Sashimono (v0.6.9). This new release comes with a significant enhancement – the ability to facilitate outbound IPv6-enabled leases on your host.

By enabling IPv6 leases, users will now have the option to acquire leases with dedicated outbound IPv6 addresses. This feature is especially valuable when multiple contract instances on your machine connect to the same 3rd-party API. With dedicated IPv6 addresses, your host won't be mistakenly flagged as a DDoS attacker by these APIs.

To take advantage of this feature, please first ensure that your host VM supports IPv6 using the following command ifconfig -a.

If IPv6 support is present, you can then configure your host to enable this feature using the evernode config instance ipv6 command.

NOTE: If your host contains any occupied instances, this reconfiguration cannot proceed. So, you need to either clear them up or wait until they expire.

Command to clear an instance: evernode delete <instance_name>

Thank you !!! The Evernode Team

chalith commented 4 months ago

Hello Everyone,

We are pleased to inform you that we are ready to release latest update (v0.8.1) to the Sashimano. This update brings crucial fixes to enhance the overall user experience.

Release time: 2024 January 18 (Thursday) - 7:00AM UTC

Please take note of the following changes:

Fix for Domain Update during Registration:
- Few hosts don't have their domain under the account info. We have added a fix to show your domain in your account info.
Fix for installation failures:
- Several hosts have experienced some permission failures in their installation. We have fixed some of these failures for uninterrupted installation.
Fix for Deregistering during Installation Failure:
- Users may have experienced unintended deregistration in cases of installation failure. We have added a fix to prevent deregistration during the installation process failures.
Disable default ripple on host accounts:
- Host account configuration while Evernode installation has enabled default ripple on host XAH accounts. It will be disabled after this installation.

How to update your server:

If you have opted in for Evernode auto-updates while you were installing Evernode. Your server will be automatically updated to the latest version within few hours after the update is released.
If you haven't, you can opt-in by executing evernode auto-update enable
Or if you don't want to opt-in you can update your server by executing sudo evernode update

NOTE: If your installation or update fails again, the Sashimano installation will be cleared from your machine. However, the registration will not be cleared. If you are going to install it again, you have to use Evernode transfer and proceed with the transfer installation.

These updates are designed to streamline the installation process and mitigate any issues you may have encountered. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Thank you !!! The Evernode Team

kithminisg commented 4 months ago

Hello Everyone,

We are pleased to announce that, we have published the latest version of Sashimono (v0.8.1). Please follow the steps mentioned in the previous post to upgrade your host. If you have any issues, please post them in the issues section.

Thank you !!! The Evernode Team

kithminisg commented 4 months ago

Hello Everyone,

We would like to inform you about the recent Sashimono patch update designed to address certain network connectivity issues. To ensure optimal performance and functionality, all hosts are kindly requested to follow the instructions below.

Run the following command to initiate the patch update process for your Message Board bundle.

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EvernodeXRPL/evernode-resources/patch/sashimono/patches/update-message-board.sh | sudo bash -s

The script will automatically restart the Message Board upon the successful completion of the update.

If you encounter any issues or have questions during the patch update process, please reach out to us.

NOTE: This patch update will not result in any modification to the version number.

Thank you !!! The Evernode Team

chalith commented 3 months ago

Greetings,

We're thrilled to announce the release of Evernode v0.8.2, packed with exciting new features and enhancements to elevate your experience. Here's what's new:

New Features and Enhancements:

Interactive Updates: We've disabled the auto-update host feature to provide a more interactive and failure-resistant update experience.
Improved Installation: Enjoy enhanced retry logic during installation, providing you with the ability to retry, abort, or rollback transactions.
Direct Host Deregistration: Introducing a new command for deregistering hosts directly, streamlining the process without the need for installation.
```
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EvernodeXRPL/evernode-test-resources/main/sashimono/installer/evernode.sh | sudo bash -s deregister
```
Configurable Transaction Fees: Set maximum transaction fees during installation or configure them via CLI for optimal network performance.
```
evernode config extrafee <max trx fee>
```
Fallback Xahaud Support: Ensure uninterrupted connections with fallback Xahaud servers, both during installation and through CLI configuration.
```
evernode config xahaud-fallback <server url>
```
Please refer to the Evernode documentation for more details about the updated features.

Updated Rules:

Reputation Management: Host reputation now dynamically adjusts based on specified guidelines, ensuring fairness and reliability within the Evernode network.
Reward Eligibility: Hosts with a reputation of 0 are not eligible for rewards in upcoming moments, incentivizing adherence to network standards.
Accumulated Reward Distribution: Accumulated rewards are distributed relative to host registration time. Rewards are distributed every 24-moment window after registration.

Important Note:

Your reputation will be set to 0 based on:
- Instance Count
- Once version 0.8.2 is rolled out, If your host has a capacity of less than 3 instances.
- Sanctioned Entities
- Once version 0.8.2 is rolled out, You won't be able to update your host or install a new host if your machine is from one of the Sanctioned Entities mentioned in Evernode license
- Lease Amount
- Once version 0.8.2 is rolled out, If your lease fee is more than (reward distribution for the moment / host count) * 110%.
- Version Upgrade
- If you haven't updated to version 0.8.2 within one week
Refer here for more info about the reputation.

How to Install/Update:

Update Existing Hosts: Execute the provided command for updating existing hosts. Note: The evernode update command will not fetch the latest version.
```
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EvernodeXRPL/evernode-test-resources/main/sashimono/installer/evernode.sh | sudo bash -s update
```

Fresh Installation: Install Evernode afresh using the provided command for a seamless setup process.

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EvernodeXRPL/evernode-test-resources/main/sashimono/installer/evernode.sh | sudo bash -s install

Diagnostics: If you face any issues along the process, please refer Diagnostics section. If it doesn't solve your problem open an issue here with supporting log files.

Summary:

Reliability: Enhanced transaction submission ensures reliability with retries, validations, and configurable fees.
User Experience: Enjoy a smoother installation experience with the improved Evernode installer.
Maintenance Ease: New CLI commands simplify host maintenance tasks.
Network Resilience: Fallback server support ensures reliable Xahaud connections, reducing infrastructure load.
Network Integrity: Updated reputation rules bolster the reliability of the Evernode network.

Upgrade to Evernode v0.8.2 and experience the new features!

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to making Evernode a resounding success.

Warm regards,

The Evernode Team

kithminisg commented 2 weeks ago

Hello Everyone,

We are pleased to announce the launch of Evernode v0.8.3. This update includes new features and improvements. Below are the highlights of what's new:

New Features and Enhancements:

Initial test version of Evernode Reputation for Future Rewards.

Existing hosts can enroll/unenroll in the Reputation Assessment service via the following command.
```
evernode reputationd <opt-in/opt-out>   
```
In order to view the status and information of the Reputation Assessment, use the following command.
```
evernode reputationd status
```
NOTE: If you're attempting a fresh installation, it will prompt you to configure and enroll in the Reputation Assessment process during setup.

Setting Up:

Hosts need to maintain a separate Xahau account for the Reputation Assessment.
For this, a new account for reputation is generated and prepared in opt-in process, You'll have to fund the account as you go the same way you did for host account in installation.
Deposits of both XAH and EVR are required.
- XAH covers transaction fees.
- EVR covers the hourly self-HotPocket instance acquisition for running the Evernode Reputation Contract.
- Hence, the EVR amount may vary depending on the instance's per-moment price.
- Initially, hosts have to deposit funds sufficient for three months.
Note: In this test phase, reputation scores will be kept separately and won't be integrated to the host reputation score which is currently in place.
- Kindly back up this account secret as well, as the host registration account secret, to ensure they're safeguarded in case of any issues with the host machine.

Process:

Each enrolled host is assigned hourly to a cluster of 64 hosts called UNIVERSE for this assessment.
This 64-node cluster should collectively run the Evernode Reputation Contract.
The scores are determined based on the execution of the Reputation Contract within the universe of 64 hosts.
An hourly Evernode hook invocation occurs to register for the next moment's reputation assessment and to acknowledge scores for the current moment.
Scores obtained during this assessment are used to calculate the reputation for the current moment.

NOTE: This Reputationd is an isolated process that won't affect other functionalities of your host. It will continually test your instance's disk, memory, and CPU intensiveness by running reputation contracts.

New Hook has for Reputation Management:

A Separate Hook account is introduced to manage the reputation assessment of hosts. Now, in total, there are four hooks.

Refer here for more info about the current reputation.

NOTE : The reputation assessment isn't fully integrated with Evernode Rewards yet. Depending on the success of this launch, we'll proceed with the integration.

Given WRITE Access to the Contract Directory.

Sashimono provides GROUP WRITE access to the Contract Directory within the rootless Docker container. As a result, the contract user can modify the contents of that directory.

Allow Customized Docker Images.

Developers are able to create their own Docker images based on the Sashimono Docker images found at the provided link. Hence, they can customize the Docker containers according to their requirements. In the instance creation, developers have the option to specify the Customized Docker image they have created.

How to Install/Update:

Update Existing Hosts: Execute the provided command for updating existing hosts. Note: The evernode update command will not fetch the latest version.
```
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EvernodeXRPL/evernode-resources/main/sashimono/installer/evernode.sh | sudo bash -s update
```

Fresh Installation: Install Evernode afresh using the provided command for a seamless setup process.

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EvernodeXRPL/evernode-resources/main/sashimono/installer/evernode.sh | sudo bash -s install

Diagnostics: If you face any issues along the process, please refer to Diagnostics section. If it doesn't solve your problem open an issue here with supporting log files.

Upgrade to Evernode v0.8.3 and experience the new features!

Thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to ensuring Evernode's success.

Warm regards,

The Evernode Team

chalith commented 2 weeks ago

Hello Everyone,

We would like to inform you about the recent Sashimono patch update designed to address certain network connectivity issues that hosts have faced after v0.8.3 upgrade. To ensure optimal performance and functionality, after upgrading to v0.8.3 all hosts are kindly requested to follow the instructions below.

IMPORTANT: Make sure you are in version v0.8.3 before you run this patch.

Run the following command to initiate the patch update process for your Message Board bundle.

curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/EvernodeXRPL/evernode-resources/patch/sashimono/patches/update-message-board.sh | sudo bash -s

The script will automatically restart the Message Board upon the successful completion of the update.

If you encounter any issues or have questions during the patch update process, please reach out to us.

NOTE: This patch update will not result in any modification to the version number.

Thank you !!! The Evernode Team

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