Synchronize the Ethereum Node

Fork from Ethereum Mainnet using Hardhat

Execute the Ethereum node shell script for your desired environment:

npx hardhat node --network hardhat

Do not close this terminal until the fork is complete.

Hardhat local Fork

Use Ethereum Mainnet for production purposes.

Open a new terminal and execute docker container

docker exec -it truebit /bin/bash

Start your forked Ethereum node.

bash ./mainnet.sh

Observe the state of your Ethereum node using the Ethereum console.

Use CTRL+B move between windows in the Ethereum console

Ethereum Console