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# Join DevNet
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## Introduction
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Anyone can set up a **Lotus Node** and connect to the **Lotus DevNet**. This is the best way to explore the current CLI and the **Filecoin Decentralized Storage Market**.
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If you have run Lotus before, you may need to clear existing data if you encounter errors.
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```sh
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rm -rf ~/.lotus ~/.lotusstorage
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```
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## Get started
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Start the **daemon** using the default configuration in `./build`:
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```sh
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lotus daemon
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```
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In another terminal window, check your connection with peers:
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```sh
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lotus net peers | wc -l
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```
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Synchronize the **chain**:
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```sh
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lotus sync wait
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```
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Congrats! Now you can perform **Lotus DevNet** operations.
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## Exploring the chain
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View **chain block height** along with other network metrics at our [chain explorer](https://lotus-metrics.kittyhawk.wtf/chain).
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## Create a new address
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```sh
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lotus wallet new bls
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t3...
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```
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- Visit the [faucet](https://lotus-faucet.kittyhawk.wtf/funds.html)
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- Paste the address you created.
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- Press the send button.
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## Check wallet address balance
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Wallet balances for the DevNet are in attoFIL. 1 attoFIL = 10^-18 FIL
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```sh
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lotus wallet balance [optional address (t3...)]
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```
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You will not see any attoFIL in your wallet if your **chain** is not fully synced.
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## Monitoring Dashboard
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To see the latest network activity, including **chain block height**, **blocktime**, **total network power**, largest **block producer miner**, check out the [monitoring dashboard](https://lotus-metrics.kittyhawk.wtf).
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