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 This repository contains the base chain implementation that Colinear's compute marketplace uses as a settlement layer.
 
+## Validators
+
+### Requirements
+
+- `docker >= 20.10.*`
+
+## Development
+
+### Requirements
+
+- `ignite` - [CLI Installation Guide](https://docs.ignite.com/guide/install)
+- `go >= 1.18`
+- `bash`
+- `jq`
+
+### Setup
+
+To build the chain:
+
+```ignite chain build```
+
+To serve the chain:
+
+```ignite chain serve```
+
+### Unit Tests
+
+Unit tests use Go's built-in testing system. To test any specific feature or subpackage:
+
+```go test ./path/to/package```
+
+### Integration Tests
+
+Integration tests use a custom bash testing framework that interacts with a running instance of the chain. To run all integration tests:
+
+```make test```
+
+Integration tests can also be run individually:
+
+```./tests/<specific_test>.sh```