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WHAT IS FOREST?

Forest is a Filecoin full node written in Rust, by ChainSafe Systems.

Forest focuses on four key properties:

 * Stability: Forest is engineered for dependability. We prioritize stable
   interfaces, low maintenance, and consistent reliability, ensuring that node
   operators can trust in Forest's performance day in and day out.
 * Performance: Understanding the importance of accessibility in the Filecoin
   network, we've optimized Forest for efficiency. Our goal is to lower the
   barriers to entry for network participants, making it more inclusive and
   expanding the ecosystem.
 * Security: As a fundamental component of the network's infrastructure, the
   security of both the application and its development process cannot be
   overstated. Forest is developed with the highest security standards in mind,
   ensuring a secure environment for all users.
 * Ease of Use: While managing a node comes with inherent complexities, we
   strive to make the experience as straightforward as possible. Our aim is for
   Forest to be approachable for both newcomers and advanced users, minimizing
   the learning curve and making node operation less cumbersome.


FEATURES

With Forest you can:

 * Sync with a Filecoin chain (mainnet/calibnet/etc.)
 * Import/export snapshots
 * Submit transactions to the network
 * Run a JSON-RPC server
 * Act as a bootstrap node


INTERACTING WITH FOREST

Forest consists of multiple binaries:

 * forest - runs the Forest daemon, which synchronizes with the chain
 * forest-cli - Interact with the daemon via RPC interface
 * forest-tool - Utilities for maintaining and debugging Forest
 * forest-wallet - Manage the built-in wallet

Check out the CLI docs for more details.


ROADMAP UPDATES

Checkout Github Discussions for monthly updates and roadmap announcements.


CONNECT WITH US

 * Bug reports and feature requests: Open an issue on Github
 * Questions, Comments, Feedback:
   * Filecoin Slack: #fil-forest-help, #fil-forest-dev or
     #fil-forest-announcements
   * Forest Github Discussions
 * Partnerships or Hand-on Support: forest (at) chainsafe [dot] io

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