Arctic Coin (ARC), No premine, Evolution over 1 year

[Cpt_plombeur]

hi,

i just try to start the masternode, but i got this issue :

"goldminenode": {
    "alias": "gm1",
    "address": "xx.xxx.xx.xxx:7209",
    "privateKey": "6vxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxgU",
    "txHash": "b5xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx26d5",
    "outputIndex": "1",
    "status": "EXPIRED"

what should i do ?

thanks

[Cpt_plombeur]

i have checked the issue, and now i have this :

    "outputIndex": "1",
    "status": "NEW_START_REQUIRED"

i closed my wallet and launched it again. i wait many hours and i still have "NEW START REQUIRED"

What should i do ?

[zealox]

ArcticCoin Cold wallet setup
This guide will assume you have a basic understanding of the command line.
Otherwise, please check the official documentation & our Reddit.

If you're using Windows, I would suggest check the great Windows Cold wallet setup by @sidzero that you can find on the pinned in Discord's #masternode channel.
If you're using Linux, the commands are basically the same (except you should use another package manager).

If you don't already have 1000 ARC, you can buy them on Cryptopia or Livecoin.

At the time of writing, a masternode costs ~200$.

DO NOT BUY ON YOBIT; THEIR WALLET IS UNSYNC AND YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO WITHDRAW YOUR COINS UNTIL THEY FIX THIS.

Compile ArcticCoin on your Mac
In order to follow this tutorial, you will need:

An osx system
A terminal
Homebrew (https://brew.sh/)
Install the code
brew install autoconf automake berkeley-db4 libtool boost miniupnpc openssl pkg-config protobuf libevent
Checkout the code with git clone https://github.com/ArcticCore/arcticcoin.git
cd arcticcoin
(optionnal) You might want to build the project for a specific version instead of HEAD. Use git checkout tags/v0.12.1.2 to checkout this specific version.
./autogen.sh
./configure --without-gui
make
make install : This makes a copy of the binaries to have them in PATH
Now you should set random RPC credentials on the arcticcoin.conf:

echo -e "rpcuser=arcticcoinrpc\nrpcpassword=$(xxd -l 16 -p /dev/urandom)" \
> "/Users/${USER}/Library/Application Support/ArcticCore/arcticcoin.conf"
chmod 600 "/Users/${USER}/Library/Application Support/ArcticCore/arcticcoin.conf"
Synchronize the wallet
First you need to run the following command

Now you should be able to run arcticcoind -daemon.

Check the progress of the sync by running arcticcoin-cli getinfo.
Once the "blocks" key is equal to the current block, it means your wallet is fully Synchronized.
Check the explorer to know the current block.

Secure you wallet
Your wallet is currently unencrypted, you SHOULD secure it with the following commands:

arcticcoin-cli encryptwallet A_LONG_PASSWORD_YOU_SHOULDNT_FORGET
=> Wallet encrypted; Arctic Core server stopping, restart to run with encrypted wallet. The keypool has been flushed, you need to make a new backup.
arcticcoind -daemon
You should backup your wallet.dat file at this point.

Setting up the masternode
Generate an address: arcticcoin-cli getaccountaddress mn1

Now send EXACTLY 1000 ARC to this address. Make sure to RECEIVE 1000 ARC, so if you're sending from Cryptopia that would be 1000.01 ARC.
Check that you received exactly 1000 ARC by running arcticcoin-cli listtransactions.

Now, run the following commands:

arcticcoin-cli goldminenode genkey # Returns your <YOUR_GOLDMINE_KEY>
arcticcoin-cli goldminenode outputs # Returns { "<YOUR_TRANSACTION_ID>": "<IDX>" }
Note the output of those 2 commands somewhere (I recommend a password manager like 1Password / Dashlane).

Deploy your VPS
I use Scaleway (https://cloud.scaleway.com). I won't get too much into detail but create an account, register a credit card, set-up two factor authentication (optionnal).
It is also very important that you generate SSH keys, because password-protected servers are not the best in terms of security. Follow this guide: https://www.scaleway.com/docs/configure-new-ssh-key

Now we're gonna create our masternode: click on "Create Server", choose an easy name (eg. arc-mn-1), choose the instance type (VC1S is enough, 3€ / month), let the default Ubuntu Xenial, create it.

Now you SHOULD be able to connect by using ssh: ssh root@YOUR_SERVER_IP_ADDRESS.

Using other providers
I will edit this post in the future with more informations on how to setup the servers on different providers. If you do not wish to use Scaleway, I can recommend the use of the following providers:

Digital Ocean : Nice interface, starts at ~5$ per month
Vultr : Quite nice as well, can pay with Bitcoin, starts at ~2.5$
Aruba : Pretty cheap (1€ / month) but the interface is terrible and you have to pay upfront
The setup should be quite similar: create a server running ubuntu, and ssh into the machine to follow the rest of the tutorial.

Configure your VPS
Once you're logged via ssh, run the following commands:

apt-get update
apt-get install -y build-essential software-properties-common autoconf libssl-dev libboost-dev libboost-chrono- dev libboost-filesystem-dev libboost-program-options-dev libboost-system-dev libboost-test-dev libboost- thread-dev sudo automake git
add-apt-repository ppa:bitcoin/bitcoin -y
apt-get update
apt-get install libdb4.8-dev bsdmainutils libdb4.8++-dev -y
mkdir ~/arc
cd ~/arc
apt-get install wget nano -y
wget https://github.com/ArcticCore/arcticcoin/releases/download/v0.12.1.2/arcticcore-0.12.2-linux64.tar.gz
tar -xvf arcticcore-0.12.2-linux64.tar.gz
mv arcticcore-0.12.1/* ./
rm arcticcore-0.12.2-linux64.tar.gz
rm -r arcticcore-0.12.1/
cp -v ~/arc/bin/* /usr/local/bin/
arcticcoind –daemon
Ensure it's working by running the arcticcoin-cli getinfo command.

Now stop the daemon with arcticcoin-cli stop, and edit the file located at ~/.arcticcore/arcticcoin.conf.

Fill it with these informations:

rpcuser=user
rpcpassword=password
rpcallowip=127.0.0.1
listen=1
server=1
daemon=1
staking=0

goldminenode=1
externalip=<YOUR_SERVER_PUBLIC_IP>:7209
goldminenodeprivkey=<THE_GOLDMINE_PRIVATE_KEY_YOU_GOT_FROM_COLDWALLET>
Then restart the server with arcticcoind -daemon.

Start your goldmine from your local wallet
Open the file located at ~/Library/Application\ Support/ArcticCore/goldminenode.conf, and add a line to that it looks like:

mn1 <YOUR_SERVER_PUBLIC_IP>:7209 <YOUR_GOLDMINE_KEY> <YOUR_TRANSACTION_ID> <IDX>
And restart your the daemon: arcticcoin-cli stop && arcticcoind -daemon.

Now start your goldmine:

arcticcoin-cli walletpassphrase YOURPASSPHRASE 120 # unlock your wallet
arcticcoin-cli goldminenode start-all
You should see an output showing your node(s). Check that your goldmine is connected by doing:

arcticcoin-cli goldminenode list | grep <txid>
  "TXID-IDX": "PRE_ENABLED"
After 20-30 min you should see this state go from PRE_ENABLED to ENABLED. It means your node is ready to get coins !

You can find me on the official Discord (@dimitri) if you have any question. More tutorials to come to help beginners getting on board.
A big thanks to @sidzero for the cold wallet setup from windows.

Donations (AR

doesn't work anymore. it stop when i put this line. arcticcoind –daemon.
it says needs to use arcticcoin-cli or something. anyone successfully host on linux vps?

[Sergejnoob]

Step by Step Setup for a ARC Maternode

Here you can create your own Virutal Linux Server https://www.vultr.com/?ref=7160524  2,99$ per month -  Payment Methods:    PayPal -  CreditCard - Bitcoin

Vultr is a well known and professional Cloud Hosting company!


I used #ubuntu 16.04

apt-get update

apt-get install -y build-essential software-properties-common autoconf libssl-dev libboost-dev libboost-chrono-dev libboost-filesystem-dev libboost-program options-dev libboost-system-dev libboost-test-dev libboost-thread-dev sudo automake git

add-apt-repository ppa:bitcoin/bitcoin -y
apt-get update
apt-get install libdb4.8-dev bsdmainutils libdb4.8++-dev -y

mkdir ~/arc
cd ~/arc
apt-get install wget nano -y
wget https://github.com/ArcticCore/arcticcoin/releases/download/v0.12.1.2/arcticcore-0.12.2-linux64.tar.gz
tar -xvf arcticcore-0.12.2-linux64.tar.gz
mv arcticcore-0.12.1/* ./
rm arcticcore-0.12.2-linux64.tar.gz
rm -r arcticcore-0.12.1/

cp ~/arc/bin/arcticcoind /usr/local/bin/
cp ~/arc/bin/arcticcoin-cli /usr/local/bin/
cp ~/arc/bin/arcticcoin-tx /usr/local/bin/

mkdir -p /root/.arcticcore
nano /root/.arcticcore/arcticcoin.conf
```
rpcuser=user
rpcpassword=ASecurePasswordThatYouDontNeedToRemember
server=1
```

arcticcoind -daemon
arcticcoin-cli getinfo
arcticcoin-cli getnewaddress 0
=> <address>

Save the output of the last command, this is the <address> you'll send your ARC to.

Send EXACTLY 1000 ARC this <address>  (`1000.01` from cryptopia)

Then list transaction:
arcticcoin-cli listtransactions

and get the `txid`

```
arcticcoin-cli getbalance
=> 1000.00000000
```

```
arcticcoin-cli goldminenode genkey
=> <YYY>
arcticcoin-cli stop
nano ~/.arcticcore/arcticcoin.conf
```

And change the file into:
```
server=1
listen=1
daemon=1
goldminenode=1
goldminenodeprivkey=<YYY>
externalip=<YOUR_SERVER_ID>
```

Then:
```
arcticcoind -daemon

arcticcoin-cli goldminenode outputs
=> {
  "xxxx": "IDX"
}
```

Wait until your tx has 15 transactions (check with `arcticcoin-cli listtransactions`)


Note the "IDX" value and open the file `~/.arcticcore/goldminenode.conf`.

nano ~/.arcticcore/goldminenode.conf

Add the following line:
```
mn1 <IP>:7209 <YYY> <txid> <IDX>
```

Then `arcticcoin-cli goldminenode start`.

Check your goldmine is connected by doing:

```
arcticcoin-cli goldminenode list | grep <txid>
  "TXID-IDX": "PRE_ENABLED"
```

After 20-30 min you should see:
```
arcticcoin-cli goldminenode list | grep <txid>
  "AAAAA-B": "ENABLED"
```

Check http://www.vultr.com/?ref=7160524  for good hosting prices... dont trust services where you dont own the private keys!!

Have Fun with your Masternode !  

[Cpt_plombeur]

no dev team to answer my small question  

[2xjO9M3P]

i have checked the issue, and now i have this :

    "outputIndex": "1",
    "status": "NEW_START_REQUIRED"

i closed my wallet and launched it again. i wait many hours and i still have "NEW START REQUIRED"

What should i do ?

First of; NEW START refers to the MN, not the wallet. I.e. restarting your wallet does nothing.
Start the MN (goldminenode start-all, assuming you have only one, or if several they are all stopped).
It should change back to PRE_ENABLED. If after an hour it reverts back to NEW START, it's time to troubleshoot your network. Is firewall allowing traffic on 7209? Is the port open in your router and forwarded correctly? etc etc

[yves65]

hi

how many payments should i recieve from a masternode ?
i only got 1 payment in 3 days is it normal to get only 1 payment ?

[frostminer]

I was under the impression that one could run multiple goldmines in 1 wallet? Was i wrong?

Im getting expired or pose_ban on any additional mines after the first one?

Any tips?

[Zero1One0]

I'm planning to setup a PoS station for ARC.
How many ARC will I need to get good staking returns?
I have a Windows Server for staking that can run 24x7.

Appreciate any advise. Did not read the entire thread but if there a links to assist a noob will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

[Cryptoforthefuture99]

I'm planning to setup a PoS station for ARC.
How many ARC will I need to get good staking returns?
I have a Windows Server for staking that can run 24x7.

Appreciate any advise. Did not read the entire thread but if there a links to assist a noob will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

Hi
ARC only "stakes" via a masternode. Instructions on how to start are on the website. You will need 1000 coins to start a masternode. Currently I receive roughly 7 coins a day via the masternode. Good Luck!

[Zero1One0]

I'm planning to setup a PoS station for ARC.
How many ARC will I need to get good staking returns?
I have a Windows Server for staking that can run 24x7.

Appreciate any advise. Did not read the entire thread but if there a links to assist a noob will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

Hi
ARC only "stakes" via a masternode. Instructions on how to start are on the website. You will need 1000 coins to start a masternode. Currently I receive roughly 7 coins a day via the masternode. Good Luck!

Thanks for the info! So, if I start with 1000 coins on a masternode, that would give 7 coins on a 24 hours cycle? That's a good ROI!

[2xjO9M3P]

I was under the impression that one could run multiple goldmines in 1 wallet? Was i wrong?

Im getting expired or pose_ban on any additional mines after the first one?

Any tips?

Only 1 node per IP, as MN only run on port 7209.
You can control several MN from one single wallet, though.

[TimC]

I was under the impression that one could run multiple goldmines in 1 wallet? Was i wrong?

Im getting expired or pose_ban on any additional mines after the first one?

Any tips?

Only 1 node per IP, as MN only run on port 7209.
You can control several MN from one single wallet, though.

I just got my first Arctic Coin GoldMineNode up and running. I have not received my first reward yet but it shows that it is running is the 'goldminenode list'

[TimC]

in wallet   -settings- - options- -wallet-  sellect all the options, and you get a tab with Goldminenodes in the wallet ,and you can see how the masternode is working

This is good to know since I was not aware they had that tab as an option but now i know. I see that I have had one reward to my master node so it looks like all is working as it should.

[Sarabun]

If you have any questions about the installed Master Node, ask in Discord https://discord.gg/Qtkn8Rg

[Sergejnoob]

Step by Step Setup for a ARC Maternode

Here you can create your own Virutal Linux Server https://www.vultr.com/?ref=7160524  2,99$ per month -  Payment Methods:    PayPal -  CreditCard - Bitcoin

Vultr is a well known and professional Cloud Hosting company!


I used #ubuntu 16.04

apt-get update
apt-get install -y build-essential software-properties-common autoconf libssl-dev libboost-dev libboost-chrono-dev libboost-filesystem-dev libboost-program-options-dev libboost-system-dev libboost-test-dev libboost-thread-dev sudo automake git

add-apt-repository ppa:bitcoin/bitcoin -y
apt-get update
apt-get install libdb4.8-dev bsdmainutils libdb4.8++-dev -y

mkdir ~/arc
cd ~/arc
apt-get install wget nano -y
wget https://github.com/ArcticCore/arcticcoin/releases/download/v0.12.1.2/arcticcore-0.12.2-linux64.tar.gz
tar -xvf arcticcore-0.12.2-linux64.tar.gz
mv arcticcore-0.12.1/* ./
rm arcticcore-0.12.2-linux64.tar.gz
rm -r arcticcore-0.12.1/

cp ~/arc/bin/arcticcoind /usr/local/bin/
cp ~/arc/bin/arcticcoin-cli /usr/local/bin/
cp ~/arc/bin/arcticcoin-tx /usr/local/bin/

mkdir -p /root/.arcticcore
nano /root/.arcticcore/arcticcoin.conf
```
rpcuser=user
rpcpassword=ASecurePasswordThatYouDontNeedToRemember
server=1
```

arcticcoind -daemon
arcticcoin-cli getinfo
arcticcoin-cli getnewaddress 0
=> <address>

Save the output of the last command, this is the <address> you'll send your ARC to.

Send EXACTLY 1000 ARC this <address>  (`1000.01` from cryptopia)

Then list transaction:
arcticcoin-cli listtransactions

and get the `txid`

```
arcticcoin-cli getbalance
=> 1000.00000000
```

```
arcticcoin-cli goldminenode genkey
=> <YYY>
arcticcoin-cli stop
nano ~/.arcticcore/arcticcoin.conf
```

And change the file into:
```
server=1
listen=1
daemon=1
goldminenode=1
goldminenodeprivkey=<YYY>
externalip=<YOUR_SERVER_ID>
```

Then:
```
arcticcoind -daemon

arcticcoin-cli goldminenode outputs
=> {
  "xxxx": "IDX"
}
```

Wait until your tx has 15 transactions (check with `arcticcoin-cli listtransactions`)


Note the "IDX" value and open the file `~/.arcticcore/goldminenode.conf`.

nano ~/.arcticcore/goldminenode.conf

Add the following line:
```
mn1 <IP>:7209 <YYY> <txid> <IDX>
```

Then `arcticcoin-cli goldminenode start`.

Check your goldmine is connected by doing:

```
arcticcoin-cli goldminenode list | grep <txid>
  "TXID-IDX": "PRE_ENABLED"
```

After 20-30 min you should see:
```
arcticcoin-cli goldminenode list | grep <txid>
  "AAAAA-B": "ENABLED"
```

Check http://www.vultr.com/?ref=7160524  for good hosting prices... dont trust services where you dont own the private keys!!

Have Fun with your Masternode !  

[Vanguard*]

any one tried solo mining this??

[2xjO9M3P]

any one tried solo mining this??

I haven't, as I don't have any X11 asics.
A 300MH Baikal should give you 8-9 blocks/day at current diff level

[Toninho]

Hi,It is possible to create multiple goldminenodes in windows 10 with a single ip external?

[schyter]

So, any updates on what's going on with this coin currently? The topic doesn't seem very active.

I dont even know why.
from last page downwards to this page, Dev has been inactive