Latest snapshot

If a node only needs the most recent blocks and wants to synchronize faster, it can start the chain from a lite snapshot (updated daily).

Find the most recent lite snapshot on the list https://archive-testnet.empe.io/lite_backup/

The snapshots are updated daily. You can always use empe_chain_lite_latest.tar.gz to get the most recent snapshot.

Download and install the lite snapshot

# Set the snapshot file name
ARCHIVE=empe_chain_lite_latest.tar.gz

# Download the snapshot
curl -O https://archive-testnet.empe.io/lite_backup/$ARCHIVE

# Extract the snapshot to your data directory
tar -xvf $ARCHIVE -C ~/.empe-chain/data

# Clean up the downloaded archive
rm $ARCHIVE

Download and install address book

For faster peer discovery, you can also download the latest address book:

# Download the latest address book
wget -O $HOME/.empe-chain/config/addrbook.json "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/111STAVR111/props/main/Empeiria/addrbook.json"

This will help your node connect to peers more quickly and reduce the time needed for initial network discovery.

Start your node

After installing the snapshot and address book, you can start your chain using cosmovisor.

Your node will begin syncing from the snapshot's block height, significantly reducing the time required to catch up to the current block height.