haveno/docs/deployment-guide.md

Deployment Guide

This guide describes how to deploy a Haveno network:

• Build Haveno
• Start a Monero node
• Build and start price nodes
• Create and register seed nodes
• Register keypairs with administrative privileges
• Create and register arbitrators
• Set a network filter
• Build Haveno installers for distribution
• Manage services on a VPS (WIP)
• Send alerts to update the application

Build Haveno

git clone https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno.git
cd haveno
git checkout <latest tag>
make clean && make

See installing.md for more detail.

Start a Monero node

Seed nodes and arbitrators should use a local, trusted Monero node.

Arbitrators require a trusted node in order to submit and flush transactions from the pool.

Start a Monero node by running make monerod for mainnet or make monerod-stagenet for stagenet.

Build and start price nodes

The price node is separated from Haveno and is to be run as a standalone service. To deploy a pricenode on both Tor and clearnet, see the instructions on the repository: https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno-pricenode

After a price node is deployed, add the price node to DEFAULT_NODES in ProvidersRepository.java.

Create and register seed nodes

From the root of the repository, run make seednode to run a seednode on Monero's mainnet or make seednode-stagenet to run a seednode on Monero's stagenet.

The node will print its onion address to the console.

If you are building a network from scratch: for each seednode, record the onion address in core/src/main/resources/xmr_<network>.seednodes and remove unused seed nodes from xmr_<network>.seednodes. Be careful to record full addresses correctly.

Rebuild the seed nodes any time the list of registered seed nodes changes.

Each seed node requires a locally running Monero node. You can use the default port or configure it manually with --xmrNode, --xmrNodeUsername, and --xmrNodePassword.

Register keypairs with arbitrator privileges

1. Run core/src/test/java/haveno/core/util/GenerateKeypairs.java to generate public/private keypairs for arbitrator privileges.
2. Add arbitrator public keys to the corresponding network type in ArbitratorManager.java getPubKeyList().

Register keypairs with developer privileges

Keypairs with developer privileges are able to set the network's filter object, which can filter out offers, onions, currencies, payment methods, etc.

1. Run core/src/test/java/haveno/core/util/GenerateKeypairs.java to generate public/private keypairs for developer privileges.
2. Set developer public keys in the constructor of FilterManager.java.

Register keypairs with alert privileges

Keypairs with alert privileges are able to send alerts, e.g. to update the application.

1. Run core/src/test/java/haveno/core/util/GenerateKeypairs.java to generate public/private keypairs for alert privileges.
2. Set alert public keys in the constructor of AlertManager.java.

Register keypairs with private notification privileges

1. Run core/src/test/java/haveno/core/util/GenerateKeypairs.java to generate public/private keypairs for private notification privileges.
2. Set public keys in the constructor of PrivateNotification.java.

Set XMR address to collect trade fees

Set the XMR address to collect trade fees in getTradeFeeAddress() in HavenoUtils.java.

Create and register arbitrators

Before running the arbitrator, remember that at least one seednode should already be deployed and its address listed in core/src/main/resources/xmr_<network>.seednodes.

First rebuild Haveno: make skip-tests.

Run make arbitrator-desktop to run an arbitrator on Monero's mainnet or make arbitrator-desktop-stagenet to run an arbitrator on Monero's stagenet.

The Haveno GUI will open. If on mainnet, ignore the error about not receiving a filter object which is not added yet. Click on the Account tab and then press ctrl + r. A prompt will open asking to enter the key to register the arbitrator. Use a key generated in the previous steps and complete the registration. The arbitrator is now registered and ready to accept requests of dispute resolution.

Remember that for the network to run correctly and people to be able to open and accept trades, at least one arbitrator must be registered on the network.

IMPORTANT: Do not reuse keypairs, and remember to revoke the private keypair to terminate the arbitrator.

Set a network filter on mainnet

On mainnet, the p2p network is expected to have a filter object for offers, onions, currencies, payment methods, etc.

To set the network's filter object:

1. Enter ctrl + f in the arbitrator or other Haveno instance to open the Filter window.
2. Enter a developer private key from the previous steps and click "Add Filter" to register.

Note

If all seed nodes are restarted at the same time, arbitrators and the filter object will become unregistered and will need to be re-registered.

Start users for testing

Start user1 on Monero's mainnet using make user1-desktop or Monero's stagenet using make user1-desktop-stagenet.

Similarly, start user2 on Monero's mainnet using make user2-desktop or Monero's stagenet using make user2-desktop-stagenet.

Test trades among the users and arbitrator.

Build Haveno installers for distribution

For mainnet, first modify package.gradle to remove the line with --arguments --baseCurrencyNetwork=XMR_STAGENET (also remove the + on the preceding line).

Then follow these instructions: https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/master/desktop/package/README.md.

Deploy to a VPS

Haveno's services should be deployed to a VPS for reliable uptime.

Seednodes can be installed as a system service.

Arbitrators can be started in a Screen session and then detached to run in the background.

Some good hints about how to secure a VPS are in Monero's meta repository.

TODO: gather and document scripts for VPS management

Send alerts to update the application

Upload updated installers for download

• In https:///downloads//, upload the installer files: Haveno-.jar.txt, signingkey.asc, Haveno-.dmg, Haveno-.dmg.asc, and files for Linux and Windows.
• In https:///pubkey/, upload pub key files, e.g. F379A1C6.asc.

Set the mandatory minimum version for trading (optional)

If applicable, update the mandatory minimum version for trading, by entering ctrl + f to open the Filter window, enter a private key with developer privileges, and enter the minimum version (e.g. 1.0.12) in the field labeled "Min. version required for trading".

Send update alert

Enter ctrl + m to open the window to send an update alert.

Enter a private key which is registered to send alerts.

Enter the alert message and new version number, then click the button to send the notification.

Other operating tips

• To maintain the network, avoid all seed nodes going offline at the same time. If all seed nodes go offline at the same time, arbitrator registration and the network filter will be fully reset, so all arbitrators will need to be re-registered, and the network filter will need to be recreated. This should be done immediately or clients will cancel their offers due to the signing arbitrators being unregistered and no replacements being available to re-sign.
• If a dispute does not open properly, try manually reopening the dispute with a keyboard shortcut: ctrl + o.
• To send a private notification to a peer: click the user icon and enter alt + r. Enter a private key which is registered to send private notifications.