@ -22,7 +22,7 @@ Make sure you've followed the [Running testnet node](/stacks-blockchain/running-
First, we need to generate a keychain. With this keychain, we'll get some testnet BTC from a faucet, and then use that BTC to start mining.
To get a keychain, the simplest way is to use the `blockstack-cli`. We'll use the `make_keychain` command, and pass `-t` to indicate that we want a testnet keychain.
To get a keychain, the simplest way is to use the `stacks-cli`. We'll use the `make_keychain` command, and pass `-t` to indicate that we want a testnet keychain.
Make sure you've followed the [Running the testnet node on Windows](stacks-blockchain/running-testnet-node#running-the-testnet-node-on-windows) tutorial before starting this tutorial.
### Generate keychain and get testnet tokens in Windows
To setup the miner, first, we need to generate a keychain. With this keychain, we'll get some testnet BTC from a faucet, and then use that BTC to start mining.
To get a keychain, the simplest way is to use the `stacks-cli`.We'll use the `stx make-keychain` command,and pass -t to indicate that we want a testnet keychain.
To get a keychain, the simplest way is to use the `stacks-cli`.We'll use the `stx make-keychain` command,and pass `-t` to indicate that we want a testnet keychain.
Generate a keychain:
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Request BTC from faucet:
We need to get some testnet BTC to that address. Grab the btcAddress field, and call the BTC faucet:
We need to get some testnet BTC to that address. Grab the `btcAddress` field, and call the BTC faucet:
-> Note: The below command needs curl. If you are on Windows 10, version 1803 or later, your OS ships with a copy of curl, already set up and ready to use.
If not, [download and install curl](https://curl.se/windows/).
```bash
# replace <btc_address> with `btcAddress` property from your keychain
@ -169,7 +176,7 @@ You'll be sent 0.5 testnet BTC to that address. Don't lose this information - we
### Create configuration file
Now, we need to configure our node to use this Bitcoin keychain. In the `folder where your binary is extracted`, create a new file called `testnet-miner-conf.toml`.
Now, we need to configure our node to use this Bitcoin keychain. In the **folder where your binary is extracted**, create a new file called `testnet-miner-conf.toml`.
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### Download the Binary and run the follower node
First, download the binary using the below link:
-> Note: Please make sure to download the new Binary and follow the below steps as and when a [new release build](https://github.com/blockstack/stacks-blockchain/releases/latest) is available.
First, Visit the [Stacks Github releases repo](https://github.com/blockstack/stacks-blockchain/releases/latest). From the various binary list, click to download the Windows binary.Refer the image below.

Extract the binary .Open the command prompt from the folder where binary is extracted and execute the below command:
Next, click on save file and Press **Ok** in the popup window.

Once saved, Extract the binary. Open the command prompt **from the folder where binary is extracted** and execute the below command:
```bash
stacks-node krypton
# This command will start the testnet follower node.
```
-> Note : Sometimes windows might pop up a message to allow access. If so, allow access to keep on running the node.
To execute Stacks node with extra debugging enabled, run: