Self-Hosting

HiveX is built to be fully self-hosted, giving you complete control over your data and operations. Follow this guide to set up and run your own instance of HiveX on your server or local machine. For a quick overview of what you'll be running, check out our System Overview or see our Features list.

Prerequisites

  • Server/Cloud Instance or Local Machine: (e.g., AWS, DigitalOcean, or your own PC)

  • Node.js: Version 23+ installed

  • Git: To clone the repository

  • pnpm: Install globally with npm install -g pnpm

  • Basic Knowledge: Familiarity with TypeScript/Node.js is recommended

  • API Keys: For MultiversX operations (e.g., EVM_PRIVATE_KEY, OPENAI_API_KEY, etc.)

Installation Steps

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/PLACEHOLDER/hivex
cd hivex/eliza

2. Install Dependencies

pnpm install

3. Configure Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory:

cp .env.example .env

Edit the .env file with your configuration:

# API Keys
OPENAI_API_KEY=your_openai_api_key
MULTIVERSX_API_KEY=your_multiversx_api_key

# Blockchain Configuration
EVM_PRIVATE_KEY=your_private_key
MULTIVERSX_NETWORK=devnet  # or mainnet, testnet

# Optional Services
COINGECKO_API_KEY=your_coingecko_api_key
DEFILLAMA_API_KEY=your_defillama_api_key

# Web Interface
CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:3000

4. Build the Project

pnpm build

5. Start the Server

pnpm start

6. Set Up the Web Client (Optional)

In a new terminal:

cd ../client
pnpm install
pnpm run dev

Your web client will be available at a local URL (usually http://localhost:3000) or your server's address.

Support & Maintenance

Community Support

Need help? Join our Discord for real-time assistance and community discussions.

Regular Updates

Keep your instance up to date:

  • Regularly pull updates from the repository

  • Check for new features and improvements

  • Apply security updates when available

Documentation

For troubleshooting and advanced configuration:

  • Review our technical documentation

  • Check the plugin documentation

  • Explore our development guides

Enjoy full control over your HiveX instance and make the most of a self-hosted, AI-powered DeFi experience on MultiversX! 🚀

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