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Quick Start Guide - Garden of Eden Seeding Service

This guide will help you get the Garden of Eden testnet seeding service up and running quickly.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js (v18 or higher)
  • NPM
  • 10 funded accounts on Mordor testnet (or use local network for testing)

Quick Setup (5 Minutes)

Step 1: Install Dependencies

npm install

Step 2: Configure Environment

# Copy the example file
cp .env.example .env

# Edit .env and add your private keys
nano .env  # or use your preferred editor

Required configuration: 

SEED_PLAYER_1=0x...your_private_key_1...
SEED_PLAYER_2=0x...your_private_key_2...
...
SEED_PLAYER_10=0x...your_private_key_10...

⚠️ Security Warning: Use testnet accounts only! Never use real production keys.

Step 3: Fund Your Accounts

Ensure all 10 accounts have ETH on the target network: - Mordor Testnet: Get testnet ETH from a faucet - Local Network: Accounts are pre-funded by Hardhat

Recommended minimum: 10 ETH per account

Step 4: Run the Service

On Local Network (for testing): 

# Terminal 1: Start local node
npm run node

# Terminal 2: Run seeding script
npm run seed:local

On Mordor Testnet: 

npm run seed:testnet

Step 5: Monitor Output

You should see: 

======================================================================
🌱 Garden of Eden - Cycle #1
======================================================================

📊 Creating 2 market(s)...
  ✓ Market created: ID 0

💱 Executing trades...
  ✓ 0xf39Fd6... bought PASS tokens in market 0 for 2.3 ETH

📈 Statistics:
  Total markets created: 2
  Total trades executed: 17

Customization (Optional)

Adjust the seeding behavior in .env:

# Create markets every 5 minutes (300000 ms)
SEED_INTERVAL_MS=300000

# Create 3 markets per cycle
SEED_MARKETS_PER_CYCLE=3

# Each player makes up to 5 trades per cycle
SEED_TRADES_PER_CYCLE=5

Stopping the Service

Press Ctrl+C to gracefully stop the service. You'll see final statistics:

🛑 Shutting down Garden of Eden...
📈 Statistics:
  Total cycles: 42
  Total markets created: 126
  Total trades executed: 847
✓ Goodbye!

Production Deployment

For continuous operation, use a process manager:

Using PM2 (Recommended): 

npm install -g pm2
pm2 start npm --name "garden-eden" -- run seed:testnet
pm2 save

Using Docker: 

docker build -t garden-eden .
docker run -d --name garden-eden --env-file .env garden-eden

Troubleshooting

"No seed players configured"

→ Ensure SEED_PLAYER_1 through SEED_PLAYER_10 are set in .env

"Insufficient balance" errors

→ Check account balances and replenish with testnet ETH

Markets not being created

→ Verify you're connected to the correct network
→ Check deployer account has enough ETH for gas

High gas costs

→ Reduce SEED_MARKETS_PER_CYCLE and SEED_TRADES_PER_CYCLE
→ Increase SEED_INTERVAL_MS to slow down activity

What's Happening?

The script continuously: 1. Creates markets with random questions and parameters 2. Simulates trading with 10 different accounts 3. Tracks statistics on markets and trades 4. Monitors balances and warns when low 5. Provides realistic testnet data for development and testing

Next Steps

  • Review detailed documentation in GARDEN_OF_EDEN_README.md
  • Monitor your deployment and adjust parameters as needed
  • Set up alerts for low balances
  • Consider using PM2 or systemd for production reliability

Getting Help

  • Check logs for detailed error messages
  • Review GARDEN_OF_EDEN_README.md for comprehensive documentation
  • Verify network connectivity and contract deployments
  • Ensure all accounts are properly funded

Happy Seeding! 🌱