WithAutonomi · mickvandijke · Mar 30, 2026 · Mar 27, 2026 · Mar 28, 2026
diff --git a/.github/workflows/release.yml b/.github/workflows/release.yml
@@ -166,15 +166,19 @@ jobs:
       - name: Create archive (Unix)
         if: matrix.archive == 'tar.gz'
         run: |
+          cp config/bootstrap_peers.toml target/${{ matrix.target }}/release/
           cd target/${{ matrix.target }}/release
-          tar -czvf ../../../ant-node-cli-${{ matrix.friendly_name }}.tar.gz ${{ matrix.binary }} ant-keygen
+          tar -czvf ../../../ant-node-cli-${{ matrix.friendly_name }}.tar.gz ${{ matrix.binary }} ant-keygen bootstrap_peers.toml
           cd ../../..
 
       - name: Create archive (Windows)
         if: matrix.archive == 'zip'
         shell: pwsh
         run: |
-          Compress-Archive -Path "target/${{ matrix.target }}/release/${{ matrix.binary }}", "target/${{ matrix.target }}/release/ant-keygen.exe" -DestinationPath "ant-node-cli-${{ matrix.friendly_name }}.zip"
+          Copy-Item "config/bootstrap_peers.toml" "target/${{ matrix.target }}/release/bootstrap_peers.toml"
+          Push-Location "target/${{ matrix.target }}/release"
+          Compress-Archive -Path "${{ matrix.binary }}", "ant-keygen.exe", "bootstrap_peers.toml" -DestinationPath "../../../ant-node-cli-${{ matrix.friendly_name }}.zip"
+          Pop-Location
 
       - name: Upload artifact
         uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
@@ -183,134 +187,9 @@ jobs:
           path: ant-node-cli-${{ matrix.friendly_name }}.${{ matrix.archive }}
           retention-days: 1
 
-  installers-linux:
-    name: Build Linux Installers
-    needs: build
-    runs-on: ubuntu-22.04
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-
-      - name: Install Rust toolchain
-        uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
-
-      - uses: Swatinem/rust-cache@v2
-
-      - name: Install cargo-deb
-        run: cargo install cargo-deb
-
-      - name: Install cargo-generate-rpm
-        run: cargo install cargo-generate-rpm
-
-      - name: Build release binaries
-        run: cargo build --release
-
-      - name: Build .deb package
-        run: cargo deb --no-build --output ant-node.deb
-
-      - name: Build .rpm package
-        run: cargo generate-rpm --output ant-node.rpm
-
-      - name: Upload .deb
-        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
-        with:
-          name: installer-deb
-          path: ant-node.deb
-          retention-days: 1
-
-      - name: Upload .rpm
-        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
-        with:
-          name: installer-rpm
-          path: ant-node.rpm
-          retention-days: 1
-
-  installers-windows:
-    name: Build Windows Installer
-    needs: [validate, build]
-    runs-on: windows-latest
-    steps:
-      - uses: actions/checkout@v4
-
-      - name: Install Rust toolchain
-        uses: dtolnay/rust-toolchain@stable
-
-      - uses: Swatinem/rust-cache@v2
-
-      - name: Build release binaries
-        run: cargo build --release --target x86_64-pc-windows-msvc
-
-      - name: Install WiX Toolset
-        run: |
-          choco install wixtoolset -y
-          echo "C:\Program Files (x86)\WiX Toolset v3.14\bin" >> $env:GITHUB_PATH
-
-      - name: Extract version from tag
-        id: version
-        shell: pwsh
-        run: |
-          $tag = "${{ needs.validate.outputs.version }}"
-          # Remove 'v' prefix and strip any pre-release suffix (e.g., -rc.1, -beta.2)
-          $version = $tag -replace '^v', '' -replace '-.*$', ''
-          # Ensure 4-part version for MSI (add .0 if needed)
-          $parts = $version.Split('.')
-          while ($parts.Length -lt 4) {
-            $version = "$version.0"
-            $parts = $version.Split('.')
-          }
-          echo "version=$version" >> $env:GITHUB_OUTPUT
-          echo "MSI Version: $version"
-
-      - name: Build MSI installer
-        shell: pwsh
-        run: |
-          # Create placeholder images if they don't exist
-          if (-not (Test-Path "wix\banner.bmp")) {
-            # Create a simple 493x58 banner
-            Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Drawing
-            $bmp = New-Object System.Drawing.Bitmap(493, 58)
-            $g = [System.Drawing.Graphics]::FromImage($bmp)
-            $g.Clear([System.Drawing.Color]::FromArgb(0, 120, 212))
-            $bmp.Save("wix\banner.bmp")
-          }
-          if (-not (Test-Path "wix\dialog.bmp")) {
-            # Create a simple 493x312 dialog
-            Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Drawing
-            $bmp = New-Object System.Drawing.Bitmap(493, 312)
-            $g = [System.Drawing.Graphics]::FromImage($bmp)
-            $g.Clear([System.Drawing.Color]::FromArgb(0, 120, 212))
-            $bmp.Save("wix\dialog.bmp")
-          }
-          if (-not (Test-Path "wix\ant.ico")) {
-            # Use a default icon
-            Copy-Item "C:\Windows\System32\shell32.dll" -Destination "wix\temp.dll"
-            Add-Type -AssemblyName System.Drawing
-            $icon = [System.Drawing.Icon]::ExtractAssociatedIcon("C:\Windows\System32\cmd.exe")
-            $stream = [System.IO.File]::Create("wix\ant.ico")
-            $icon.Save($stream)
-            $stream.Close()
-          }
-
-          # Create license.rtf if it doesn't exist
-          if (-not (Test-Path "wix\license.rtf")) {
-            $licenseText = Get-Content "LICENSE-MIT" -Raw
-            $rtfContent = "{\rtf1\ansi\deff0{\fonttbl{\f0 Consolas;}}\f0\fs20 " + ($licenseText -replace '\n', '\par ') + "}"
-            Set-Content -Path "wix\license.rtf" -Value $rtfContent
-          }
-
-          $version = "${{ steps.version.outputs.version }}"
-          candle.exe wix\main.wxs -o wix\main.wixobj -ext WixUIExtension -dProductVersion="$version"
-          light.exe wix\main.wixobj -o ant-node.msi -ext WixUIExtension
-
-      - name: Upload MSI
-        uses: actions/upload-artifact@v4
-        with:
-          name: installer-msi
-          path: ant-node.msi
-          retention-days: 1
-
   sign:
     name: Sign Releases
-    needs: [build, installers-linux, installers-windows]
+    needs: [build]
     runs-on: ubuntu-latest
     steps:
       - uses: actions/checkout@v4
@@ -339,7 +218,7 @@ jobs:
 
       - name: Sign all release files
         run: |
-          for file in artifacts/ant-node-cli-*.tar.gz artifacts/ant-node-cli-*.zip artifacts/*.deb artifacts/*.rpm artifacts/*.msi; do
+          for file in artifacts/ant-node-cli-*.tar.gz artifacts/ant-node-cli-*.zip; do
             if [ -f "$file" ]; then
               echo "Signing $file..."
               ./target/release/ant-keygen sign \
@@ -356,7 +235,7 @@ jobs:
       - name: Generate checksums
         run: |
           cd artifacts
-          sha256sum ant-node-cli-* *.deb *.rpm *.msi 2>/dev/null > SHA256SUMS.txt || true
+          sha256sum ant-node-cli-* 2>/dev/null > SHA256SUMS.txt || true
           cat SHA256SUMS.txt
 
       - name: Upload signed artifacts
@@ -426,36 +305,13 @@ jobs:
 
             **CLI Usage:**
             ```bash
-            # Linux/macOS
+            # Linux/macOS — extract and run (bootstrap peers auto-discovered)
             tar -xzf ant-node-cli-linux-x64.tar.gz
-            ./ant-node --testnet
+            ./ant-node --rewards-address 0xYourAddress
 
             # Windows (PowerShell)
             Expand-Archive ant-node-cli-windows-x64.zip
-            .\ant-node.exe --testnet
-            ```
-
-            ### Service Installers (Automatic Startup)
-
-            Install as a system service with automatic startup:
-
-            | Platform | Download |
-            |----------|----------|
-            | Debian/Ubuntu | `ant-node.deb` |
-            | RHEL/Fedora | `ant-node.rpm` |
-            | Windows | `ant-node.msi` |
-
-            **Service Installation:**
-            ```bash
-            # Debian/Ubuntu
-            sudo dpkg -i ant-node.deb
-            sudo systemctl enable --now ant-node
-
-            # RHEL/Fedora
-            sudo rpm -i ant-node.rpm
-            sudo systemctl enable --now ant-node
-
-            # Windows: Run ant-node.msi installer
+            .\ant-node.exe --rewards-address 0xYourAddress
             ```
 
             ### Verification
@@ -477,12 +333,6 @@ jobs:
             release/ant-node-cli-*.tar.gz
             release/ant-node-cli-*.zip
             release/ant-node-cli-*.sig
-            release/*.deb
-            release/*.rpm
-            release/*.msi
-            release/*.deb.sig
-            release/*.rpm.sig
-            release/*.msi.sig
             release/SHA256SUMS.txt
           draft: false
           prerelease: ${{ needs.validate.outputs.is_prerelease }}

diff --git a/CLAUDE.md b/CLAUDE.md
@@ -32,9 +32,6 @@ cargo run --release -- --listen 0.0.0.0:10000 --bootstrap
 # Run additional instance (use any port in range 10000-10999)
 cargo run --release -- --listen 0.0.0.0:10001
 
-# Run as regular node connecting to bootstrap
-cargo run --release -- --listen 0.0.0.0:10000 --connect saorsa-2.saorsalabs.com:10000
-
 # Run with debug logging
 RUST_LOG=debug cargo run --release -- --listen 0.0.0.0:10000
 ```
@@ -97,31 +94,15 @@ When testing or developing ant-node:
 # CORRECT - ant-node operations (within 10000-10999)
 cargo run --release -- --listen 0.0.0.0:10000
 cargo run --release -- --listen 0.0.0.0:10001  # Second instance OK
-ssh root@saorsa-2.saorsalabs.com "systemctl restart ant-node-bootstrap"
-
-# WRONG - Would disrupt other networks
-ssh root@saorsa-2.saorsalabs.com "pkill -f ':9'"    # NEVER - matches ant-quic ports
-ssh root@saorsa-2.saorsalabs.com "pkill -f ':11'"   # NEVER - matches communitas ports
-ssh root@saorsa-2.saorsalabs.com "systemctl restart ant-quic-bootstrap"  # NOT OUR SERVICE
 ```
 
-### Bootstrap Endpoints (ant-node)
-```
-saorsa-2.saorsalabs.com:10000  (NYC - 142.93.199.50)
-saorsa-3.saorsalabs.com:10000  (SFO - 147.182.234.192)
-```
+### Bootstrap Peers Configuration
+
+Production bootstrap peer addresses are defined in `config/bootstrap_peers.toml`.
+This file is shipped alongside the binary in release archives and is auto-discovered
+on startup when no `--bootstrap` CLI argument is provided.
 
 ### Before Any VPS Operations
 1. Verify you're targeting ports 10000-10999 only
 2. Double-check service names contain "ant-node"
 3. Never run broad `pkill` commands that could affect other services
-
-### Deploy New Binary
-```bash
-# Build release binary
-cargo build --release
-
-# Deploy to bootstrap node
-scp target/release/ant-node root@saorsa-2.saorsalabs.com:/opt/ant-node/
-ssh root@saorsa-2.saorsalabs.com "systemctl restart ant-node-bootstrap"
-```
diff --git a/Cargo.lock b/Cargo.lock
diff --git a/Cargo.toml b/Cargo.toml
@@ -157,40 +157,3 @@ unused_async = "allow"
 cognitive_complexity = "allow"
 # Allow non-const functions during initial development (may need runtime features later)
 missing_const_for_fn = "allow"
-
-# Debian package metadata (cargo-deb)
-[package.metadata.deb]
-maintainer = "David Irvine <david.irvine@maidsafe.net>"
-copyright = "2024-2025 Autonomi"
-license-file = ["LICENSE-MIT", "0"]
-extended-description = """
-Ant Node is a pure quantum-proof network node for the Autonomi decentralized network.
-It provides secure, private, and censorship-resistant data storage using post-quantum
-cryptography (ML-DSA-65, ML-KEM-768). Features include:
-- Quantum-resistant authentication and encryption
-- Distributed Hash Table (DHT) with anti-Sybil protection
-- Automatic upgrades with staged rollout
-- Bootstrap node support for testnet deployment
-"""
-section = "net"
-priority = "optional"
-assets = [
-    ["target/release/ant-node", "usr/bin/", "755"],
-    ["target/release/ant-keygen", "usr/bin/", "755"],
-    ["README.md", "usr/share/doc/ant-node/", "644"],
-]
-conf-files = ["/etc/ant/config.toml"]
-depends = "$auto"
-systemd-units = { enable = true }
-
-# RPM package metadata (cargo-generate-rpm)
-[package.metadata.generate-rpm]
-assets = [
-    { source = "target/release/ant-node", dest = "/usr/bin/ant-node", mode = "755" },
-    { source = "target/release/ant-keygen", dest = "/usr/bin/ant-keygen", mode = "755" },
-    { source = "README.md", dest = "/usr/share/doc/ant-node/README.md", mode = "644" },
-    { source = "systemd/ant-node.service", dest = "/usr/lib/systemd/system/ant-node.service", mode = "644" },
-]
-
-[package.metadata.generate-rpm.requires]
-# Runtime dependencies auto-detected