Xandeum is moving from the Deep South innovation era into Munich, the first milestone of the South Era. This release introduces a functional pNode prototype for the decentralized storage layer on Solana and includes an enhanced XandMiner with analytics. pNode operators should review the upgrade guidance and move from Freiburg to Munich when ready.
A Milestone in the South Era
The Munich release kicks off the South Era, the second of Xandeum’s seven innovation eras planned for 2025. Unlike the Freiburg release, Munich delivers a full working prototype of our Provider Nodes (pNodes), marking a pivotal step toward a scalable, tamper-proof storage layer for Solana. pNodes offload data storage from validators using erasure coding and Xandeum primitives like “peek” and “poke,” enabling seamless data editing & integration with smart contracts. This prototype unlocks new possibilities for developers building high-performance Web3 applications, with blockchain-grade security.
Enhanced XandMiner & Pod Monitor: Stats and Analytics
A standout feature of Munich is the updated XandMiner, the pNode management web GUI. XandMiner helps operators manage updates and storage dedication for their pNodes. With the Munich release, Pod Monitor also provides basic stats and analytics for each pNode and the broader pNode network, including performance, storage efficiency, and network health.
Upgrade Now!
The Munich release is an important update for pNode operators. It strengthens the decentralized storage layer and improves the foundation for storage-enabled dApps. By upgrading, operators help test the network and maintain eligibility for applicable future programs. This is the final release requiring a manual command-line update; the team is developing a one-click solution to streamline future upgrades.
Get Started with Upgrading your pNode
Ready to join the South Era? We’ve made updating your pNode from Freiburg to Munich straightforward. Follow the steps in our tutorial below or open the pNode portal here: https://pnodes.xandeum.network/
Upgrade in 3 Easy Steps
- Open Command Prompt / Terminal Connect to your pNode via SSH, forwarding the proper ports into the localhost of the pNode.
Copy into Command Prompt / Terminal: Windows:
Mac / Linux:
Note: Make sure to replace < my.p.node.ip > with your pNode IP Address
- Run the newest version of the install.sh script, and use Option 2 to Upgrade
Copy into Command Prompt / Terminal:
Note: After running Option 2, Wait for the completion messages. It may take several minutes and will look like this when done:
- Go to your local web browser and check your XandMiner status in the web GUI
Copy into Browser:
Congratulations! You have successfully updated your pNode. If you have trouble upgrading your pNode, open the pNode portal here: https://pnodes.xandeum.network/. If you still need help, join the Xandeum Discord; a supporter or team member can help you find the right next step. Visit Xandeum.network or follow Xandeum on X for updates.
