Beginner Guide: Setting Up Your Midnight Development Environment (Step-by-Step)

Hello everyone :waving_hand:

We’ve just published a beginner-friendly guide on Eightblock that walks through how to properly set up a development environment for Midnight Network.

This guide covers:

  • Installing Node.js and required dependencies

  • Setting up the Compact compiler

  • Running the proof server with Docker

  • Configuring the Lace wallet and getting test tokens

The goal is simple: reduce setup time and help developers start building faster. As many of you know, getting started with Midnight can take time if you’re jumping between docs, but having a structured setup makes a big difference. Some tools and starter templates are already simplifying this process for developers in the ecosystem .

If you’re new to Midnight or want a smoother setup experience, this might help:

https://eightblock.dev/articles/getting-started-with-midnight-development-a-beginner-friendly-setup-guide

Would love to hear your feedback or any improvements you’d suggest

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