This guide explains how to quickly synchronize your Shibarium Heimdall and Bor nodes using official snapshot files. Using snapshots reduces sync time and helps recover or migrate nodes efficiently.

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Downloading Snapshots

Links to download the latest snapshots can be found on the official Snapshots page. Replace <snapshot_url> with the actual URL provided there.

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Heimdall Node Synchronization

1

Stop Heimdall Service

sudo systemctl stop heimdalld
2

Navigate to Heimdall Data Directory

cd /var/lib/heimdall/data/
3

Remove Existing Data (if necessary)

rm -rf application.db blockstore.db cs.wal evidence.db state.db tx_index.db
4

Download the Latest Snapshot

wget -c <snapshot_url>
5

Extract the Snapshot File

tar -zxvf <file>
6

Remove the Snapshot File

rm -rf <file>
7

Start Heimdall Service

sudo systemctl start heimdalld
8

Monitor Heimdall Service Logs

sudo journalctl -u heimdalld.service -f

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Bor Node Synchronization

1

Stop Bor Service

sudo systemctl stop bor
2

Navigate to Bor Data Directory

cd /var/lib/bor/data/bor/
3

Remove Existing Data (if necessary)

rm -rf LOCK chaindata/ lightchaindata/ nodes/ triecache/
4

Download the Latest Snapshot

wget -c <snapshot_url>
5

Extract the Snapshot File

tar -zxvf <file>
6

Remove the Snapshot File

rm -rf <file>
7

Start Bor Service

sudo systemctl start bor
8

Monitor Bor Service Logs

sudo journalctl -u bor.service -f

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Notes

  • Replace <snapshot_url> with the actual URL of the snapshot file.
  • Replace <file> with the actual filename of the downloaded snapshot.
By following these instructions, you can efficiently sync your Heimdall and Bor nodes using the latest snapshot data, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.