- Replace generic Dockerfile with platform-specific Dockerfile.linux-x86_64 - Simplify .dockerignore to essential patterns - Update build script with improved container build process and output handling - Enhance README with detailed build process documentation
Docker Build System for Palladium Core
Docker-based build system for creating Palladium Core binaries using Ubuntu 20.04+ containers on x86_64 architecture.
Build Environment
All builds use:
- Base OS: Ubuntu 20.04 or newer
- Container Platform: Docker
- Host Architecture: x86_64 (AMD64)
- Build Method: Cross-compilation for target platforms
Linux x86_64 Build
Overview
This build creates native Linux x86_64 binaries using a Docker container based on Ubuntu 20.04. The build process:
- Builds a Docker image (
palladium-builder:linux-x86_64-ubuntu20.04) containing all build dependencies - Copies the entire repository into the container during image build
- Runs the build process entirely inside the container using the
dependssystem - Outputs binaries to a mounted volume for host access
Quick Start
cd docker-build
chmod +x build-linux-x86_64.sh
./build-linux-x86_64.sh
Binaries will be available in ../build/linux-x86_64/ directory.
Prerequisites
- Docker installed and running (installation guide)
- Sufficient disk space for the build process (at least 10 GB free)
- Internet connection for downloading dependencies
Produced Binaries
The following binaries are built and copied to the output directory:
palladiumd: Main daemonpalladium-cli: Command-line clientpalladium-tx: Transaction utilitypalladium-wallet: Wallet utilitypalladium-qt: GUI application (if Qt dependencies are available)
Output Directory
Binaries are placed in: ../build/linux-x86_64/ (relative to the docker-build directory)
Troubleshooting
Permission errors: The build script automatically handles file permissions using host UID/GID
Build failed: Run interactive container for debugging:
docker run --rm -it -v "$(pwd)/../build/linux-x86_64":/out palladium-builder:linux-x86_64-ubuntu20.04 bash
Docker build issues: Ensure Docker has sufficient resources and the daemon is running
Missing dependencies: The Dockerfile installs all required build dependencies automatically