# Myst

Myst is a cross-platform decentralized VPN node for hosting or joining the Mysterium Network, a blockchain-based network. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Docker Hub and Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/341/myst

## Description

Mysterium Node is a cross-platform decentralized VPN node for hosting or joining the Mysterium Network, a blockchain-based network. It bundles the Mysterium server, the Tequila client API, and a console client, using WireGuard as its underlying transport, giving self-hosters their own node in the network.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Health score

62/100 (Good), based on 4 of 4 factors.
- Maintained: 91 (last commit 24 days ago)
- Popular: 63 (1,353 GitHub stars)
- Easy to install: 35 (1 install platform, install notes, Docker image)
- Light to run: 20 (8 GB minimum RAM, runs on ARM)

## Links

- Docker Hub: https://hub.docker.com/r/mysteriumnetwork/myst/
- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/myst-0t16kiq1uuwha6?q=myst
- Official website: https://mysterium.network

## Common questions

### What VPN transport does the Mysterium node currently use?

The node currently supports WireGuard as its underlying VPN transport.

### What Docker flags are required to run the node?

Run the container with the NET_ADMIN capability added and host networking enabled. The service command must also include the agreed terms and conditions flag.

### How can I check node status and logs after installation?

On Linux installs, use systemctl status mysterium-node.service and journalctl -u mysterium-node.service. For Docker, use docker logs -f myst.

### How does automatic updating work for new Debian package installs?

A timer checks the stable Mysterium Launchpad PPA every 6 to 12 hours and installs a newer authenticated package when available. It rejects downgrades, held packages, unexpected repositories, architectures, package paths, and artifact hashes.

### Can I install a development build instead of the latest stable release?

Use SNAPSHOT=true with the installation script to install the latest snapshot development build. Snapshot builds are development builds and should be used at your own risk.

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