[ANN] Terracoin (TRC) - Est 2012

[clockuniverse]

where win wallet update ?

You can go to our website to download the exe files: terracoin.io or check out this wiki page for your masternodes: https://wiki.terracoin.io/view/Upgrading_the_Core_Wallet
 

[clockuniverse]

September 13th Weekly Terracoin Update — Lofty https://medium.com/@clockuniverse/september-13th-weekly-terracoin-update-lofty-cfb847ca7c63

[clockuniverse]

The September 13th Terracoin Weekly Video Update - Lofty has been released!  https://youtu.be/ZkRaRlu1QKY

[helipotte]

Updated to 0.12.2.4 and this problem came back:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1364146.msg35600145#msg35600145

Reverted to 0.12.1.8 and it went away.  Using the newest version of sentinel. (Windows 7 64bit).

One thing I might add is I had to comment out masternode=1 to get the client to open properly.  Could this be the problem?  Without this commented out all that opened

was the Terracoin core node. Node mode?  A detailed list of parameters that can be placed in the .conf file would be helpful.

Much thanks!

[realSixOfFive]

You cannot host a masternode and wallet in the same client anymore as it is a security risk. With 0.12.2.4 you can comment out masternode=1 in your config in order to regain access to your funds. I'm pretty sure that 0.12.1.8 is no longer accepted by 0.12.2.4 clients so if you send with an old client you risk losing the funds due to being on a wrong chain. You do have the chance of regaining the funds though with a resync with the latest wallet and using zapwallettxs on the command line if you have tried sending with the old client and its not showing up (on an exchange or from wallet to wallet transfers)

[helipotte]

How is it a security risk?  This makes thing more complicated.  Do you have to vote, send funds check balance, ect for the console now?

[realSixOfFive]

All of that can be done from the gui wallet now. VPS's are constantly under attacks due to ssh and other various exploits. Having your funds on the VPS/exposed computer means they only have to gain access to your VPS to steal your funds. With the wallet segregated (client/masternode) they get nothing by exploiting the masternode.

This was recommended in previous versions. 0.12.2.4 enforces this now and future versions will as well.

Most investors with masternodes are not technologically inclined, and do not understand the security risks and mitigations in order to ensure their funds stay secured. Plenty don't even know to update their clients in order to continue to get rewards (as you can see from the masternode list). This move was to ensure the masternode network continues to stay secure moving forward with changes in the future. Plus, nobody likes to see their funds disappear because they used a weak password on their VPS.
 

[helipotte]

Can the developers at least add a switch to allow masternode / wallet to run together?  I for one don't use a VPS and never will.  Have never lost money to an attack. 

Have been running a Terracoin node in one way or another since 2012.  I don't want to sound demanding and GREATLY appreciate all the improvements the dev's have

made to this coin.  Also, I don't need to be protected.  Thank you for clarifying this.

[realSixOfFive]

You should join mattermost so I can private message you. Can't do it here due to this being a newer account.

[btc00]

is there a manual for Windows. to install the masternode ?

[helipotte]

is there a manual for Windows. to install the masternode ?

Just this one:

https://www.scribd.com/document/359751600/Terracoin-Step-by-Step-Masternode-Tutorial-for-Windows-Users

Good guide, but it is slightly outdated and does not list commands or explain why you must do certain things.  This software is intended mostly for VPS users.  My

masternode worked great for months until the latest update (I am a windows user and OWN my server).  I have troubleshot for three days and all I get is this:

"status": "Not capable masternode: Masternode not in masternode list"  when i run "masternode status" from the console.  Even completely recreated the masternode and

still not working.  Also, I had to use a workaround because I am behind a nat.  This is an old bug carried over for Dash, documented here:

https://www.dash.org/forum/threads/cant-detect-valid-external-address-unable-to-start-mn.13233/

Edit:  When I type "Masternode start-all" into the console the client closes unexpectedly. 

[clockuniverse]

I don't check bitcointalk as much as I used to since there are so many other ways to contact us, so sorry for the late reply.

Can the developers at least add a switch to allow masternode / wallet to run together?  I for one don't use a VPS and never will.  Have never lost money to an attack. 

Have been running a Terracoin node in one way or another since 2012.  I don't want to sound demanding and GREATLY appreciate all the improvements the dev's have made to this coin.  Also, I don't need to be protected.  Thank you for clarifying this.

is there a manual for Windows. to install the masternode ?

Just this one:

https://www.scribd.com/document/359751600/Terracoin-Step-by-Step-Masternode-Tutorial-for-Windows-Users

Good guide, but it is slightly outdated and does not list commands or explain why you must do certain things.  This software is intended mostly for VPS users.  My masternode worked great for months until the latest update (I am a windows user and OWN my server).  I have troubleshot for three days and all I get is this:

"status": "Not capable masternode: Masternode not in masternode list"  when i run "masternode status" from the console.  Even completely recreated the masternode and still not working.  Also, I had to use a workaround because I am behind a nat.  This is an old bug carried over for Dash, documented here:

https://www.dash.org/forum/threads/cant-detect-valid-external-address-unable-to-start-mn.13233/

Edit:  When I type "Masternode start-all" into the console the client closes unexpectedly. 

We talked a lot about blocking working wallet addresses on a masternode because it is so much more secure.  Obviously you know your stuff, but we need to protect the average user.  If we added a switch then the average user could possibly use that not knowing what they are doing to lessen their security.

I am pretty sure we can help you out with getting your masternode running in a NATed environment, so can you either contact us on mattermost.terracoin.io, or PM me here.  Thanks!

As a side note did you update Windows Sentinel?  https://github.com/terracoin/windowsentinel

Also, thanks for helping out btc000!

That Windows guide is pretty close to how it works now.

@btc000, are you trying to run the masternode on a Windows box and with the collateral wallet on the same machine?  If so you are going to run into the same no wallet on a masternode issue.  This is to protect everyone not only from stealing your TRC, but from showing a public IP for attacks.

Also if you are using consumer grade Internet your IP isn't static so it will change occasionally and break your masternode. The best way is to have a collateral wallet with your 5k TRC and a VPS which has the actual masternode sitting on it.  All rewards go to your collateral wallet and if the masternode is ever compromised nothing is lost.

Hope that makes sense!

[hanzac]

Can the developers at least add a switch to allow masternode / wallet to run together?  I for one don't use a VPS and never will.  Have never lost money to an attack.  

Have been running a Terracoin node in one way or another since 2012.  I don't want to sound demanding and GREATLY appreciate all the improvements the dev's have

made to this coin.  Also, I don't need to be protected.  Thank you for clarifying this.

You can start two instances on your desktop PC if you need to run both wallet and masternode.

Here is my shortcut cmd line: C:\terracoin\terracoind.exe -conf=H:/Terracoin/terracoin.conf
and the H:/Terracoin/terracoin.conf:

Code:

datadir=H:/Terracoin
mnconf=H:/Terracoin/masternode.conf
server=1
daemon=1
rest=1
upnp=1
port=13333
rpcport=13332
keypool=10
#txindex=1
addnode=explorer.terracoin.io
rpcallowip=127.0.0.1
rpcuser=terracoinrpc
rpcpassword=TERRACOIN_RPC_PASSWORD
externalip=YOUR_EXTERNAL_IP:13333
masternode=1
masternodeprivkey=MASTERNODE_PRIVKEY

and the H:/Terracoin/masternode.conf is the same as usual.

For the wallet instance, you'll need to change the port and rpcport to avoid conflicts and set masternode=0. Then run with C:\terracoin\terracoin-qt.exe -conf=WALLET_CONF_PATH/terracoin.conf, or you just use default conf path by removing -conf=...

[helipotte]

Thanks for posting this hanzac, very informative!

[clockuniverse]

September 20th Weekly Terracoin Update — Coordination https://medium.com/@clockuniverse/september-20th-weekly-terracoin-update-coordination-4d8a399c7735

[Mike The Great]

Please vote TRC to be listed on mintnodes cluster node service.
Only 1$ per month per masternode.
https://www.mintnodes.com/vote/zhS
Thank you!

[clockuniverse]

The Terracoin September 20th Video Weekly - Coordinator has been released!  https://youtu.be/tIM9DkevjmI

[clockuniverse]

September 27th Weekly Terracoin Update – Lawyer

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[clockuniverse]

The September 27th Weekly Terracoin Video Update has been released!  https://youtu.be/ZWckcTp3N2A
If you didn't get a chance to read the most recent Terracoin Weekly Update, Tyler put a lot of amazing info into this weekly video.  Check it out!

[cubsaregreat]

Please vote for TRC to be listed on mintnodes shared masternode service.

Only 1$ per month per masternode.

https://www.mintnodes.com/vote/zc