I have just mounted a clone of Steem.It with their open source code, you can check it here
https://steemlt.com/ (Yes there is a 'l' instead of an 'i') it is working ! I am publishing this post from my clone ;-)
So you want to do the same ? I am sure you do .....
Here is the guide
This guide will help you build a two things:
- A steem node
- A steemit.com cloned website backend
These are the two elements you need to have running on your system to have a fully functional steemit.com clone website on your system.
This guide can be used to build a system on a Windows machine or directly on a Ubuntu 16.04 LTS server (I am not an OSX person, but as VmWare is going to be used, it should be easy to adapt).
The subject is quite dense, and you'll need some knowledge about virtual machine, linux, nodejs, networking, how to open multiple bash terminals.
The steemd node
This is the guide I used to build my node.
https://steemit.com/allinone/@omotherhen/ezsteem-suite-1-0-the-ez-way-to-setup-your-steem-miner-node-in-a-linux-vm-windows-compatible
BUT, BEFORE YOU START BUILDING your node, you'll have to change the following in order to have a fully running node, being able to read posts content:
So if you follow @omotherzhen post, you will get to this instruction:
sudo git clone https://github.com/omotherhen/EZSTEEM/
What we need to do is change the 3 following files:
bin/minerScript.sh
bin/nodeScript.sh
bin/recompile.sh
and replace DLOW_MEMORY_NODE=ON by DLOW_MEMORY_NODE=OFF. This will enable your node to return post content. All the tutorial you found around here are more into mining, that's why the option was turned ON. Thanks @jesta.
So you can go and change it yourself or you can use this repo (https://github.com/artakan/EZSTEEM.git), where I already made the change.
Now you are good to go and you can keep on following @omotherhen guide.
Choose option 1) so you can mine and serve you website ....
Note: you will be asked to enter an account name. This require some more explanation:
You will not be able to use your regular steemit account, at least not immediately.
You will need to use a new account name, which you will NOT create on steemit.
Your private key (WIF) is given by the script, and can be read in the this file:
~/EZSTEEM/steem/programs/steemd/witness_node_data_dir/config.ini
look for miner = ["#newAccountName", "5K... WIF Key"]This is the part I was really confused, the new account will be created as soon as a block will be mined, you do not have to create it on steemit.
Synchronizing the blockchain looks like this:
(by the way https://onpaste.com/ is the best tool for cut and paste screenshot, you can even draw on it)
Ok, after the blockchain is synchronized, you now have a running mining node.
You should see this:
We observe some hashrate, all is good !
We will live our node running for now, you never know it could mine a block ;-)
Open a new terminal (I hope you know how to do that, otherwise I am not sure you are on the right page).
steemit.com cloned website backend
The reference for all this is:
https://github.com/steemit/steemit.com/ README.md
I will repeat the steps here. I also have added some package that were necessary but that were not mentioned.
First you'll have to clone the steemit repo:
git clone https://github.com/steemit/steemit.com/
cd steemit.com
Install npm
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt install nodejs-legacy
sudo apt install npm
install dependencies
npm install
sudo npm install -g babel-cli
Create config file
cd config
cp steem-example.json steem-dev.json
Some adjustement in steem-dev.json has to be made, mysql root password and other things ...
(note: it's steem.json in production)
Setup steemd
Go back to your steemd terminal and issue a CTRL-C ( just once otherwise you'll have to reload or reindex the whole blockchain). Restart steemd with --rpc-endpoint 127.0.0.1:8090 flag
We have already done this ..... but we have to edit the config.ini according to the following instructions
enable-plugin = witness account_history tags follow market_history
public-api = database_api login_api network_broadcast_api follow_api market_history_api
Install mysql server
sudo apt-get install mysql-server
DO NOT let the root password empty, and write it down somewhere safe
Now launch mysql client and create steemit_dev database:
sudo mysql -u root -p
create database steemit_dev;
Install sequelize-cli globally:
sudo npm install -g sequelize-cli pm2
Add your password in the file db/config/config.json
Run
sequelize db:migrate in db/ directory.
Add your mysql root password int the steemit.com/config/steem-dev.json
First start:
npm start
This is what you should see, if all goes well
Now you should be able to go in your browser and check your clone at
http://localhost:3002
The one you see at the top of this post is running on Google Cloud platform .... that's the next step ...
maybe another post later ....
But for now try to run it locally, and have fun !
A good reason to clone steemit, is if you want to run your own localized copy "for yourself". This way, if steemit goes down temporarily, you can still post and vote, and do all the things we normally do. Thanks for this info..
Are we sure now people won't create a clone of steemit just to steal user's passwords? spamming like fake links and stuff?
it seems like a lot of trouble to go to to steal passwords... its just as easy to use a fake login page that goes nowhere. or httpd proxy.
Isnt the whole point of making steemit opensource so that everyone can use it.
That's a very good question, that's why I did that, to study how the whole think is working. So far I can see that I can login in this clone, I don't know however is my server received the password ... It might be encrypted by the client ....
I am sure this issue has been studied ... but now that we have the code we can check all that ....
@wisehammer, @artakan:
Phishing?
Since all files are hosted on your end you can simply try to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords etc by creating a fake steemit site. e.g. steemlt.com :-)
@dantheman:
Just so you know, steemlt.com is available for registration.
Just for the fun, I did it
http://steemlt.com:3002/
I just need to clean the port and get some https ... and warn everybody!
That is not why I am doing that ....and there must be a protection mecanism, otherwise we are all doomed ...
No worries @artakan, I'm not saying that you are doing it :-) What I'm saying is that anyone can do it. The only way to protect Steemit users from Phishing is to increase the public awareness e.g. by convincing people to pay attention regarding which site they are using for login to steemit etc :-)
No any more https://steemlt.com ;-) I couldn't resist ...
Does this create a new currency as well?
$10.69 and you are in Business!
steemclone.com
Anyway, I think it's pretty harmless, quite a while back somebody posted a website with every bitcoin address accompanied with it's private key. Panic ensued. Fact of the matter, it is virtual impossible to match up the two.
Same with Steemit upon source website, in my opinion.
http://directory.io/
Nicely done @artakan
Now you can create steemdating.com or steemTube.com :-)
Actually why not make steem dating? it's harmless unless it's like you posted
Isn't piston doing something like this to accomplish a local steem?
Piston is a python version. I haven't looked into it in details. What I describe here is coming from the github site of steemit, it's the original nodejs version.
This could bring upon custom steemit blogs to allow a sense of individualism while still allowing us to be part of the greater good that is the steem network. Awesome post!
As far as cloning a social network with 40,000 users go, this is stupidly easy! Eagerly waiting for some websites and apps to pop up. :)
Very interesting post . gonna make my on steemit soon . i called mine steeemsheep
I'm sure it's not that easy to clone steemit, but maybe you are a genius, and if you are and you can why did u share with us? What's the point? Making a copy? Copy-paste is not an original thing and why people upvote you?
Well Steemit has been designed for cloning ... the blockchain is common to all the clones ... they will be black clone, green clone, whatever variety ..... I am not sure you have understood the whole potential of this new technology
I will try my best to understand it but is too much information for the moment. I'm not saying I do not appreciate your work,but Steemit is new, so why should we already clone it ?
Hay please read this article Steemit.com is now open source
Its mean than we can clone steemit
Great guide! I might try getting this running on a raspberry pi.
Hey Artakan,
I was looking for something like this but with different features. Can you make a clone and add different functionality?
It's a clone, so I can change anything on the code, what is common is the blockchain (the data), but the whole presentation can change now. If you check again, you'll see I have added a simple 'clone message'.
Artkan, can you email me or give me your email address, I would like to discuss a few things with you!
[email protected]
cool guide. thanks
for some reason, at my end, the witness_node_data_dir folder is not created. Any ideas?
I have searching a guide like this. Thanks @artakan! I will try to set this up on my local. Upvoted.
I have checked https://github.com/steemit/condenser repo and I don't see a license terms. I only see the license file for the steem blockchain's codebase. @artakan or anyone, any license terms for the steemit.com's open source front-end please?
Really good
steemd with --rpc-endpoint 127.0.0.1:8090, where to run this. You have given few incomplete informations.
nIce try. steemlt.com doesn't exist anymore.
Does this still use the same token system as Steemit?
Is there still the internal exchange between Steem and Steem Dollars, including the power-up and power-down features?
Do you need to keep the mining machine open, as I wouldn't want to waste energy?
I basically want to create a personal social network for a game with all the same features of Steem. I would then incorporate auctions and stuff for ingame items using Steem hopefully.
Thanks so much for answering my questions.
You mentioned: "It's a clone, so I can change anything on the code, what is common is the blockchain (the data)".
So is it possible to run Steem blockchain with your own data? So everything will be the same (database structure, API, etc.) except data
As I understand I have to fork Steem blockchain and start creating my own network..
interesting does it connect to steemit? if I log in with my steemit username can I upvote using my steem power and sbd or it will not take any effect because it's completely different system that just using the steem coins?
i talking how D tube and D live it's not steemit but it connects to steemit and if i upvote using steemit it user from D live or D tube will get paid
It is possible to create a fork?
or create a clone for related nich not showing on steemit?
mean with own coin, own new users
is this a new blockchain fork ? new chain new site ?
Hi, Are you able to fork Steem to create something like smoke or scorus? Join us if you can input something.
Great post! Awesome instructions. How can I contact you?
I'll give you my upvote.
pliss votes back
https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@pinkstar/hello-guys-i-m-danielle-m-very-happy-to-start-my-blog-on-steemit