From 1370d5816cbd045b183dab5e59d5ccc66b59751a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: jlwllmr <95916148+jlwllmr@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 18:21:26 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Standardise headings and duplicate blurb --- .../developers/guides/run-a-node/use-binary.mdx | 2 +- .../developers/guides/run-a-node/use-docker.mdx | 17 +++++++++++++++++ 2 files changed, 18 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/docs/developers/guides/run-a-node/use-binary.mdx b/docs/developers/guides/run-a-node/use-binary.mdx index 2bdd7f5cc..980acc000 100644 --- a/docs/developers/guides/run-a-node/use-binary.mdx +++ b/docs/developers/guides/run-a-node/use-binary.mdx @@ -111,7 +111,7 @@ Run the Besu client with the location of your configuration file. For example: The Besu node will attempt to find peers to begin synchronizing and to download the world state. -## Run Linea Besu with plugins +## Run a Linea Besu node :::warning diff --git a/docs/developers/guides/run-a-node/use-docker.mdx b/docs/developers/guides/run-a-node/use-docker.mdx index 25c5d2cfe..dc94781bd 100644 --- a/docs/developers/guides/run-a-node/use-docker.mdx +++ b/docs/developers/guides/run-a-node/use-docker.mdx @@ -77,6 +77,23 @@ for help if you experience peering issues. ## Run a Linea Besu node +Linea Besu is an implementation of the Hyperledger Besu client that extends its functionality. + +We recommend using Linea Besu over standard Besu if you intend to run a node and use it to interact +with the blockchain, rather than just following it. + +Linea Besu enables you to use plugins adapted specifically for Linea, such as the [Linea Sequencer +plugin](https://github.com/Consensys/linea-sequencer). + +These plugins are necessary, in different ways, to enable full functionality for the node. +Linea-specific API endpoints like `linea_estimateGas`, for example, require the `linea-sequencer` +plugin. You can pick a plugin by selecting a profile in step 1. + +This guide is for infrastructure providers and operators who intend to run a Linea node. This is +relevant to you if: +- You are responsible for operating nodes as a service for others to use +- You want to use Linea with a personal, private RPC endpoint. + ### Step 1. Download the relevant `docker-compose.yaml` file Access the [`/docker` directory](https://github.com/Consensys/linea-besu-package/tree/main/docker)