Step-by-Step Setup:
Node.js:
Visit https://nodejs.org
Download and install the LTS version
Ganache:
Visit https://trufflesuite.com/ganache
Download the desktop app and install it
Launch Ganache and create a new workspace
MetaMask:
Go to https://metamask.io
Install a browser extension
Create a wallet and save your recovery phrase
🧪 Verify Setup:
Run node -v in the terminal to confirm Node.js
Launch Ganache → ensure local blockchain is running
Open MetaMask → check that it connects to “Localhost:8545”