From ac8ddaacdac8395a229181b2b4127e29a5ddc53d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: ldeffenb Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2021 08:38:53 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md Reference the Releases and reorganize to avoid redundancy --- README.md | 26 +++++++++++++++++++++----- 1 file changed, 21 insertions(+), 5 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 3437f49..343963a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,16 +4,32 @@ We reccomend the usage of `bee-clef`, but if you inadvertedly started `bee` without `bee-clef`, this is as good as it gets. -## Requirements +## Once you have your key + +- Make a backup of your key in a safe place +- Import your keys to a trusted Ethereum wallet (such as Metamask) +- Validate that the address inside your wallet corresponds with the Ethereum address of your Bee node (`curl localhost:1635/addresses`) + +## Releases + +You'll find pre-built releases of this tool under Releases in the top right corner of this page. Using a release eliminates the need for having a go development environment. + +Download the appropriate release for your platform and execute it with the following command: + +`exportSwarmKey \ \` + +## Buillding from Source + +If you want to build the tool from source, the following information should help get you running. + +### Requirements - [golang](https://golang.org/doc/install) - [git](https://git-scm.com/book/en/v2/Getting-Started-Installing-Git) -## HowTo +### HowTo - Clone this repo and navigate to directory - run `go run main.go \ \` -- Make a backup of your key in a safe place -- Import your keys in a trusted Ethereum wallet (such as Metamask) -- Validate if the address inside your wallet corresponds with the Ethereum address of your Bee node (`localhost:1635/addresses`) +- read "Once you have your key" above With gratitude to @jmozah <3