@ -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
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### 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.
![BinaryList](/images/mining-windows.png)
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.
![Windowspopup](/images/mining-windows-popup.png)
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: