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README: update bootnode text #30812

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Expand Up @@ -279,8 +279,8 @@ that other nodes can use to connect to it and exchange peer information. Make su
replace the displayed IP address information (most probably `[::]`) with your externally
accessible IP to get the actual `enode` URL.

*Note: You could also use a full-fledged `geth` node as a bootnode, but it's the less
recommended way.*
*Note: You could also use a full-fledged `geth` node as a bootnode, which is the recommended way,
but it is good practice to create a static nodekey with the bootnode utility*
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It's better to use this method for creating the key and ENR for configuration of other nodes.

$ go build ./cmd/devp2p
# Builds 'devp2p' tool. This tool is also part of the 'alltools' distribution bundle.

$ ./devp2p key generate node1.key
# file node1.key is created

$ ./devp2p key to-enr -ip 10.2.3.4 -udp 30303 -tcp 30303 node1.key 
# Prints the ENR for use in --bootnode flag of other nodes.
# Note this method requires knowing the IP/ports ahead of time.

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Ah perfect, will add that


#### Starting up your member nodes

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