Introduction to Massa Station

Massa Station is a desktop application that provides an intuitive way to interact with the Massa blockchain through your web browser.

If you're not a developer or simply prefer a more visual approach, using Massa Station is ideal for you.

Installation

System Requirements:

Operating System: The latest versions of Windows, Mac, and Debian-based Linux distributions
Disk Space: At least 200 MB
RAM: At least 2 GB

To install Massa Station, follow these steps:

Visit the Massa Station website.
Click the Download button and select the version compatible with your operating system.
Once the download is complete, run the installer and follow the instructions.

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During the installation process, you will be prompted to grant permissions to Massa Station. These permissions are necessary for Massa Station to function correctly.

For MacOS:

Locate the downloaded .pkg installer file. Hold "Option" key on the keyboard and right-click on the package, at the same time.
From the context menu, select "Open" and then click "Open" again in the security pop-up window. This step is necessary because the installer is not signed by the App Store, and MacOS may block the installation by default.
If prompted, enter your administrator password to authorize the installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.

For Windows:

Locate the downloaded .msi installer file and double-click on it to start the installation process.
Windows will warn you about untrusted software, click on "more info" and "run anyway" to continue the installation.
Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
If prompted, click on "Yes" to allow the installer to make changes on certificates. These certificates allow Massa Station to use the HTTPS protocol, which improves your security when browsing dApp.

For Debian Linux :

Terminal Installation using apt:

Download the latest version of Massa Station installer for Debian Linux from here.
Open a terminal on your Debian Linux system.
Navigate to the directory where the downloaded .deb package is located.
Run the following command to install the package:
sudo apt install ./massastation-${{ VERSION }}_amd64.deb
Enter your administrator password when prompted and press Enter to confirm.
The installation will begin, and you will see progress information in the terminal.
Once the installation is complete, you can close the terminal.

GUI Installation:

Download the latest version of Massa Station installer for Debian Linux (.deb) from here.
Open your file manager and navigate to the location where the .deb package is saved.
Right-click on the .deb package and choose "Open with Software Install" or a similar option.
The package manager will launch and display Massa Station installation page.
Review the package information and dependencies, if any, and click on the "Install" button.
If prompted, enter your administrator password to authorize the installation.
The installation will commence, and you will see a progress bar indicating the status.
Once the installation is complete, you will receive a notification confirming the successful installation.

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Updating on Linux

There is a known issue involving version checks while updating Massa Station via Software Installer, follow these instructions for best results.

Download the latest version of Massa Station installer for Debian Linux (.deb) from here.
Open your file manager and navigate to the location where the .deb package is saved.
The package manager will launch and display Massa Station installation page.
Review the package information and dependencies, if any, and click on the red "Delete" button.
Proceed to GUI installation starting at step 2.

Modules

Massa Station is not just a blockchain client with a user interface; it is a decentralized super app. You can learn more about the super app concept and its strategic value here.

To achieve evolvability and decentralization, Massa Station is designed to be extendable using modules, which are also known as plugins.

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If you are unable or do not wish to install a thick client, you can always use one of our community browser extensions. However, by doing so, you will limit your access to the full potential of this super app.