Running a Solaxy Rollup Node

Updated: 20 Feb, 2026

This guide explains how to download, configure, and run the svm-rollup binary to operate a Solaxy rollup node connected to the Celestia data availability layer.

Running a node allows participants to support network infrastructure, maintain state replication, and prepare for validator participation as the network expands.

💻 Hardware Requirements

For reliable rollup node performance, the following specifications are recommended:

• CPU: 16 vCPUs

• Memory: 32 GiB RAM

• Storage: 1 TB disk

These specifications ensure stable syncing, transaction processing, and state management under sustained network activity.

📦 System Prerequisites

Supported environment:

• Linux x86_64 (Ubuntu 24.04 or compatible)

Install required system dependencies:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install -y build-essential cmake pkg-config libudev-dev

⬇️ Download the Rollup Binary

The latest Solaxy rollup binary bundle is distributed through a stable release endpoint.

Download the binary and genesis state:

curl -LO https://download.solaxy.io/solaxy/svm-rollup.tar.gz
curl -LO https://download.solaxy.io/solaxy/state_export.svmd

📂 Extract the Bundle

Unpack the release archive and place the genesis state file in the appropriate directory:

tar -xzf svm-rollup-latest.tar.gz
cp state_export.svmd svm-rollup/genesis/state_export.svmd
cd svm-rollup

After extraction, the directory structure will resemble:

svm-rollup/
  svm-rollup        # Rollup binary
  config.toml       # Rollup configuration
  genesis/          # Genesis configuration and state

▶️ Start the Rollup Node

Launch the rollup node:

export SOV_PROVER_MODE=skip
./svm-rollup --da-layer celestia --rollup-config-path config.toml --genesis-paths genesis

The node will begin syncing and connecting to the Celestia data availability layer.

🔎 Verify Node Operation

Once the node is running, verify connectivity via the RPC endpoint:

curl -s http://localhost:8899/rpc -X POST \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"getAccountInfo","params":["SysvarC1ock11111111111111111111111111111111",{"encoding":"jsonParsed"}]}'

A valid JSON response confirms the node is operational and serving RPC requests.

🌐 Network Context

The Solaxy rollup operates as a modular Layer 2 built using the Sovereign SDK and secured by Celestia for data availability. Running a node contributes to:

• Network resilience

• State replication

• Infrastructure decentralization

• Validator readiness

As validator participation expands, this rollup node setup forms the foundation for broader community-operated infrastructure.