📅 Timeline: ~1 day expected effort 📝 Goal: Determine whether <a class="link" href="https://github.com/near/nearcore" target="_blank">nearcore</a> can be compiled and run on Windows and document the results<hr><h3 class="heading-node">🧭 Overview</h3>This bounty is for a small but important research task. We want to understand the current compatibility status of <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">nearcore</code>—<a class="link" href="https://github.com/near/nearcore" target="">the core NEAR Protocol node implementation</a>—on Windows. This will make development of smart contracts on Windows easier since it won’t require setting up WSL.The deliverable is a short technical write-up summarizing whether <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">nearcore</code> can be built and run on Windows, and if not, what specifically prevents it.<hr><h3 class="heading-node">🧩 Scope of Work</h3>You’ll be asked to:<ol class="list-node"><li>Attempt to Build <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">nearcore</code> on Windows<ul class="list-node"><li>Use a recent version of Windows 10/11 with the recommended Rust toolchain</li><li>Clone the <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">nearcore</code> repo (latest <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">master</code> branch)</li><li>Attempt to build with standard command: <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">cargo build -p neard --release</code></li></ul></li><li>Attempt to Run a Localnet / Node<ul class="list-node"><li>Try running the <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">neard</code> binary</li><li>Try launching a localnet node (<code class="inline" spellcheck="false">neard --home ./home init</code> &amp; <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">neard --home ./home run</code>)</li></ul></li><li>Document Any Build or Runtime Errors<ul class="list-node"><li>Identify whether the issues stem from:<ul class="list-node"><li>🧱 Third-party dependencies (e.g., <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">rocksdb</code>, <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">wasmer</code>, <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">near-vm-runner</code>)</li><li>🧵 Explicit platform guards like <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">#[cfg(unix)]</code> or <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">#[cfg(not(windows))]</code></li><li>⚙️ Build system assumptions (shell scripts, Unix-only tools, etc.)</li></ul></li><li>Point to specific files/lines in the codebase or dependency crates</li></ul></li><li>Submit a Report<ul class="list-node"><li>Provide a Markdown file or a GitHub gist with:<ul class="list-node"><li>✅ OS and environment info (e.g. Windows version, Rust version)</li><li>✅ Summary: is it buildable and runnable?</li><li>✅ If not: detailed list of blockers (with code references or error messages)</li><li>✅ Any potential workarounds or partial success (e.g., can build but not run)</li></ul></li></ul></li></ol><hr><h3 class="heading-node">✅ Deliverables</h3><ul class="list-node"><li>A report in Markdown (or a link to a public gist) that answers:<ul class="list-node"><li>Can <code class="inline" spellcheck="false">nearcore</code> compile on Windows?</li><li>Can it run a node on Windows?</li><li>If not, what are the blockers?</li></ul></li><li>Optional: Suggestions or references for future compatibility work</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">💡 Notes</h3><ul class="list-node"><li>You don’t need to fix any compatibility issues—just investigate and document.</li><li>Partial success is acceptable (e.g., compiles but localnet fails).</li><li>A Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) environment is not considered a native Windows run—this bounty targets native Windows only.</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">🧠 Ideal for</h3><ul class="list-node"><li>Rust developers comfortable with debugging build environments</li><li>Systems programmers interested in cross-platform support</li><li>Contributors looking to get familiar with NEAR’s low-level internals</li></ul><hr><h3 class="heading-node">📬 How to Claim</h3>To complete this bounty:<ul class="list-node"><li>Submit a PR, a GitHub issue comment, or share a public gist with your findings</li><li>We'll review your submission and release the bounty within 3 days</li></ul>

Investigate & Document Windows Compatibility for nearcore

Investigate & Document Windows Compatibility for nearcore

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