Dimecoin Enters Public Testnet PhaseFor those interested,
Linux and
Windows binaries for running testnet for the new blockchain consensus, which introduces staking and masternodes, are available for download in the Dimecoin Telegram group!
https://t.me/DimecoinofficialpublicPlease read this message in its entirety before running Testnet.The most important thing you can do if you decide to run testnet is make a proper backup of your current wallet and data directories just to be safe! Testnet will not interfere with the functionality of your current mainnet wallet. However, if you fail to launch testnet correctly, you will need to resync your mainnet databases. Therefore, we advise making sure you backup your wallet.dat and the existing data directory.
To run testnet on
Windows, add the
-testnet flag at the end of the target parameter of the shortcut you create from the downloaded .exe file. Alternatively, we have included a launch script that will automatically open testnet labeled
testnet.cmd. To execute, double-click on the script to run.
For
Linux, you will add the
-testnet parameter when launching dimecoind.
Once installed and running, you will need to addnode the following ip
159.203.109.208 to sync using the following command in the debug console:
addnode 159.203.109.208 onetry When entered, the command will return the value null.
Syncing will begin after the command is input.
Post your receiving address in a reply to this message to receive testnet coins!
MiningDifficulty is relatively low, so mining with CPU will be reasonably successful in the beginning. You can use this command in the debug console:
setgenerate true X to start mining: x = the number of CPU cores to allocate to this function.
StakingTo stake, the wallet needs to be unlocked. After receiving coins and they reach maturity in the wallet, you will start minting coins as staking rewards!
MasternodesIf you feel so inclined, you can set up and run a masternode either on a
Windows or
Linux VPS. The collateral for masternodes on testnet is
100,000 Dimecoins.
We will be releasing a guide to setup masternodes when we launch mainnet. However, for now, there are plenty of guides that will walk through setting up masternodes found from a simple google search. For the most part, the principles applied found in those guides will be the same for setting up a masternode for Dimecoin. Feel free to ask questions if you are following along with a guide and get stuck.
A few things to note:1.) If you come across any issues, please report them. The best way will be to email us at
developer@dimecoinnetwork.com.
Please append your debug log and any relevant screenshots detailing the issue you are facing. Alternatively, you can bring the issue to our attention in our Telegram or Discord channels, and we will be happy to make a record of the problem.
2.) Keep in mind— this is a testnet. The final user interface (UI) will be different for the mainnet release. We are aware of a few remaining bitcoin references and images. The main focus for this phase of testnet is further stress testing of the core's functionality.
Thank you for the continued support, and happy bug hunting!
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