In order to stake we just need to unlock the wallet and leave it open correct?
I know it has to be unlocked, I am not sure about it being open. I never got a clear answer on that one, or I just missed the response.yes to stake you need to have wallet opened, unlocked and make sure "stake" only is checked (for security) -if your wallet isn't encrypted then you don't need to unlock, however I wouldn't advise that - everybody should their encrypt wallet's
where is the stake only option at?
if your wallet is encrypted, when you hit "unlock" wallet, there is a check box (auto-checked by default) that says stake only - this prevents RPC calls from being able to send coins and keeps your wallet secure while staking
also another thing to review is your X11Coin.conf file for your RPC user name and password, if you are using the defaults you should change to a secure passworrd
also where is the X11coin.conf file? I tried searching in the windows wallet downloaded folder and I cant find it.
under %appdata%/roaming/X11Coin - your wallet is in there, back it up to USB while your taking a look :-)
Thats the first place I looked and there is no .conf file in that directory. Sorry for the question and thanks for answering them. I always backup the wallet on every coin I hold as soon as I open it for the first time.
You have to create your own conf file.