This command starts the ArgoChain node as a validator. If you prefer to run the node in the background, use nohup to prevent the process from terminating when you close the terminal:
It is strongly recommended to use /var/log/argochain
as your base path to ensure that the data remains persistent.
Use /var/log/argochain
to ensure log files are preserved during system crashes, enhancing your application's reliability and easing troubleshooting. This practice is essential for tracking events, diagnosing issues, and maintaining operational history.
This allows you to run the blockchain in the background so you may stay in this terminal window for the next steps.