Irys Upload with $BERA (Node.js)

Upload files to Irys decentralized storage and pay with Berachain $BERA. Node.js script with Irys SDK.

Use this guide when you want to upload files (images, JSON, etc.) to Irys (decentralized storage) and pay with Berachain $BERA from a Node.js script.

Repository

• Code: github.com/berachain/guides/tree/main/apps/irys-bera-nodejs
• README (raw): raw README

Requirements

• Node v20.11.0 or greater, npm
• Wallet with mainnet $BERA (this example uses mainnet for payment)

Stack

Node.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, Irys SDK, Berachain mainnet RPC.

Quick start

1. Clone and install
   git clone https://github.com/berachain/guides.git && cd guides/apps/irys-bera-nodejs
   npm install
   cp .env.example .env
   
2. Set WALLET_PRIVATE_KEY in .env (wallet must hold mainnet $BERA).
3. Run upload
   npm run dev
   
   Script reports file size, cost in $BERA, balance, and returns the Irys receipt and gateway URL (e.g. https://gateway.irys.xyz/<id>).

Key files

Purpose	Path
Upload script	See repo (e.g. app/ or root script; README names exact entry)