My own bitcoin network

[MatthieuC06]

Hi,

I guess it is technically possible to modify the client to initiate a new bitcoin-like network, is it ?

I guess I have to change the port that is used, to avoid collision with real bitcoin network.
Then I have to install at least 2 clients on a LAN that will see each other.

I've seen the genesis hash in the main.cpp, probably I have to generate a new one ?

What else ?

Can anyone help to make this experiment ?

Regards
Matthieu

[MatthewLM]

The point?

[MatthieuC06]

Technological curiosity.
I'd like to see it live and see how it grows.

[foo]

http://sourceforge.net/projects/bitcoin/files/Bitcoin/testnet-in-a-box/

[MatthieuC06]

Thank you very much !
I'll give a try !

[Forp]

Thank you very much !
I'll give a try !

Any results yet?

I am asking since I am doing a similar experiment.

I am in the process of discovering testnet and this hint here, but I would be interested in a completely independent fresh start, ie. one, which starts with its own genesis block as well.

We might share experiences!?

[Maged]

Follow these instructions to create a new genesis block:
https://github.com/sacarlson/freecoin/blob/master/create_new_genisis_block.txt

[Forp]

@Maged: Great help. Works. Thank you.