# How to Connect to Gravity Coin Network

Gravity Coin is now live with **Proof of Authority (PoA)** consensus. Follow these steps to run a node and connect to the network.

## Prerequisites
- **OS:** Windows, Linux, or macOS
- **Go:** Version 1.22 or higher (if building from source)
- **Port:** 6000 (TCP) open for P2P

## Option 1: Build from Source

1.  **Clone the Repository:**
    ```bash
    git clone https://github.com/yourusername/gravity-coin.git
    cd gravity-coin
    ```

2.  **Build the Node:**
    ```bash
    go build -o gravity-node ./cmd/gravity
    ```

3.  **Run the Node:**
    ```bash
    ./gravity-node
    ```

## Option 2: Download Binary (Coming Soon)
*Binaries will be available for download shortly.*

## Network Configuration
The node is pre-configured to connect to the official **Bootnode**:
- **IP:** `104.245.35.46`
- **Port:** `6000`

When you start your node, it will automatically:
1.  Connect to the Bootnode.
2.  Sync the latest blocks (including the Treasury Lock and PoA validation).
3.  Listen for new transactions.

## Interacting with Your Node
Once running, your node exposes a local API:
- **Explorer:** `http://localhost:3001`
- **RPC Endpoint:** `http://localhost:3001/rpc`

### Check Sync Status
Visit the explorer at `http://localhost:3001` to see the latest blocks and your sync status.
