**NOTE: The cryptography libraries used in this implementation are
experimental. As such all cryptography is assumed to be insecure.**
This code-base is still very much under-development and does not provide any
user-facing functionality. For developers and researchers, there are several
tests and benchmarks which may be of interest.
A few basic steps are needed to get set up:
1. Install [rustup](https://rustup.rs/). It's a toolchain manager for Rust (Linux | macos | Windows). For installation run the below command in your terminal `$ curl https://sh.rustup.rs -sSf | sh`
2. (Linux & MacOS) To configure your current shell run: `$ source $HOME/.cargo/env`
3. Use the command `rustup show` to get information about the Rust installation. You should see that the
active toolchain is the stable version.
4. Run `rustc --version` to check the installation and version of rust.
- Updates can be performed using` rustup update` .
5. Install build dependencies (Arch packages are listed here, your distribution will likely be similar):
-`clang`: required by RocksDB.
-`protobuf`: required for protobuf serialization (gRPC).
6. Navigate to the working directory.
7. Run the test by using command `cargo test --all`. By running, it will pass all the required test cases.
If you are doing it for the first time, then you can grab a coffee in the meantime. Usually, it takes time
to build, compile and pass all test cases. If there is no error then it means everything is working properly
and it's time to get your hands dirty.
In case, if there is an error, then please raise the [issue](https://github.com/sigp/lighthouse/issues).
We will help you.
8. As an alternative to, or instead of the above step, you may also run benchmarks by using
the command `cargo bench --all`
##### Note:
Lighthouse presently runs on Rust `stable`, however, benchmarks currently require the
`nightly` version.
##### Note for Windows users:
Perl may also be required to build lighthouse. You can install [Strawberry Perl](http://strawberryperl.com/),
or alternatively use a choco install command `choco install strawberryperl`.
Additionally, the dependency `protoc-grpcio v0.3.1` is reported to have issues compiling in Windows. You can specify
a known working version by editing version in protos/Cargo.toml's "build-dependencies" section to
`protoc-grpcio = "<=0.3.0"`.
### Contributing
**Lighthouse welcomes contributors with open-arms.**
If you would like to learn more about Ethereum Serenity and/or
[Rust](https://www.rust-lang.org/), we are more than happy to on-board you
and assign you some tasks. We aim to be as accepting and understanding as
possible; we are more than happy to up-skill contributors in exchange for their
assistance with the project.
Alternatively, if you are an ETH/Rust veteran, we'd love your input. We're
always looking for the best way to implement things and welcome all
respectful criticisms.
If you are looking to contribute, please head to our
