1. Start the Operator

Option 1: Standard Startup

Run the start script to set up and start the Operator as a system service:

./start_operator.sh

This script will:

• Create a systemd service for the Operator

• Configure it to run in the current directory

• Start the service and verify it's running

• Set up appropriate logs

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Option 2: Advanced Startup (GPG-Encrypted Keys)

For enhanced security with GPG-encrypted keys:

chmod +x ./start_operator_encrypt.sh
./start_operator_encrypt.sh

• Note: GPG-encrypted startup requires additional setup. See the [GPG encryption guide] for complete instructions.