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[oblox]

Hi all

Should I stop my masternode from my vultr site as I'm on holiday and unable to update my masternode till saturday.

If you have access to the vultr site, you can update...

Thanks I'm only on my phone and I don't have my .conf file with me . I could copy /paste my .conf file from my masternode machine. Might be a bit awkward with phone. Might go buy a laptop .  think I should stop it for now

Hmm, if you are running a cold-remote setup, just login as the user that is running darkcoind and create an update scrypt: https://darkcointalk.org/threads/masternode-update-script.1640/

Last post on the page. Then run ./update.sh https://raw.githubusercontent.com/darkcoinproject/darkcoin-binaries/master/darkcoin-0.10.14.1-linux.tar.gz

[thelonecrouton]

bump: Mandatory security update: https://darkcointalk.org/threads/please-update-to-v10-14-1-masternode-security-update.2615/



****** Due to an attack on the network, we've patched the masternode list syncing functionality. ***

This attack was a simple exploitation of the fact that we were not checking that the signing key correctly, and it was possible to sign with an invalid key. This resulted in the attacker gaining control of the majority of the masternode list for a short period of time. As soon as users update and restart their clients, the network will return to normal.

 - This update simply verifies that the signature was not forged and that the masternodes entering the list are authentic.
 - After the patch was applied, there were 857 masternodes active.

All users please update to the latest binaries as soon as possible! Thanks

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10.14.1 RC5 Binaries: All Users

Windows .exe: https://github.com/darkcoinproject/darkcoin-binaries/raw/master/darkcoin-0.10.14.1-win.zip
Mac OSX: https://github.com/darkcoinproject/darkcoin-binaries/raw/master/darkcoin-0.10.14.1-osx.dmg  
Linux: https://github.com/darkcoinproject/darkcoin-binaries/raw/master/darkcoin-0.10.14.1-linux.tar.gz

[oblox]

There was misinformation in here, this is not just for masternode operators, this is for pools and end-users as well. EVERYONE NEEDS TO UPDATE.

[thefrog]

There was misinformation in here, this is not just for masternode operators, this is for pools and end-users as well. EVERYONE NEEDS TO UPDATE.

+1

I also thought it's just the MNs that need the update.
Everyone has to update !

[Drobek]

There was misinformation in here, this is not just for masternode operators, this is for pools and end-users as well. EVERYONE NEEDS TO UPDATE.

+1

I also thought it's just the MNs that need the update.
Everyone has to update !

Yep, this was not the only time the official information was missing a key message.
I appreciate technological solution is key but there is also a need to properly communicate it to the community. Would not mind even a simple
5 or 6 step HOW TO guide on how to do the update attached to the official communication - not all of us are running the nodes since May!

[BrainShutdown]

There was misinformation in here, this is not just for masternode operators, this is for pools and end-users as well. EVERYONE NEEDS TO UPDATE.

If this is the case an alert should be sent to the mailing list...

[thefrog]

There was misinformation in here, this is not just for masternode operators, this is for pools and end-users as well. EVERYONE NEEDS TO UPDATE.

If this is the case an alert should be sent to the mailing list...

The latest git clone has 10.x code, so I assume everyone HAS TO UPDATE.

[thelonecrouton]

Would not mind even a simple
5 or 6 step HOW TO guide on how to do the update attached to the official communication - not all of us are running the nodes since May!

Regular user: download new client, and use it.

Pool and MN ops: should know how to update their pools and MNs! 

For MN ops that don't have a clue, see one of the guides darkcointalk, but the gist is simple - replace the darkcoind running on your MN with the new one, restart the MN from the local wallet. It's not difficult.

[oblox]

Would not mind even a simple
5 or 6 step HOW TO guide on how to do the update attached to the official communication - not all of us are running the nodes since May!

Regular user: download new client, and use it.

Pool and MN ops: should know how to update their pools and MNs!  

For MN ops that don't have a clue, see one of the guides darkcointalk, but the gist is simple - replace the darkcoind running on your MN with the new one, restart the MN from the local wallet. It's not difficult.

If your MN isn't down long enough, you actually can do without restarting the MN from the local wallet.

[BrainShutdown]

There was misinformation in here, this is not just for masternode operators, this is for pools and end-users as well. EVERYONE NEEDS TO UPDATE.

If this is the case an alert should be sent to the mailing list...

Mailing list alert sent!
Confirmed that ALL users must update.

****** Due to an attack on the network, we've patched the masternode list syncing functionality. ***

This attack was a simple exploitation of the fact that we were not checking that the signing key correctly, and it was possible to sign with an invalid key. This resulted in the attacker gaining control of the majority of the masternode list for a short period of time. As soon as users update and restart their clients, the network will return to normal.

- This update simply verifies that the signature was not forged and that the masternodes entering the list are authentic.
- After the patch was applied, there were 857 masternodes active.

All users please update to the latest binaries as soon as possible! Thanks

--------------------------------------------------

10.14.1 RC5 Binaries: All Users


Windows .exe: https://github.com/darkcoinproject/darkcoin-binaries/raw/master/darkcoin-0.10.14.1-win.zip
Mac OSX: https://github.com/darkcoinproject/darkcoin-binaries/raw/master/darkcoin-0.10.14.1-osx.dmg
Linux: https://github.com/darkcoinproject/darkcoin-binaries/raw/master/darkcoin-0.10.14.1-linux.tar.gz

Full Thread: https://darkcointalk.org/threads/please-update-to-v10-14-1-masternode-security-update.2615/

Thanks,

The Darkcoin Team

[stonehedge]

I thought Flare put it best

We have (at least) three user groups

- normal users
- masternode operators
- miners/pools

For the security update ALL of these are affected

- normal users use the masternode list during Darksend denomination
- masternodes operators are keen on correct masternode list due to MN payouts
- miners/pools refer to the list to randomly choose one entry for MN payout

So if you are in one of these groups it is mandatory to update, the sooner, the better for the Darkcoin network.

Hope that helps,

Seriously...our comms are shocking.  I regret not having enough time to help.

[feeleep]

I updated the wallet on my pool: https://www2.coinmine.pl/drk/

feeleep

[splawik21]

EMERGENCY POOL FRIENDLY REMINDER

According to https://drk.mn/blocks.html these haven`t updated their wallets yet...

wafflepool10519.13%105100.00%786.266157.25320%77.14%77.14% - INFORMED BY REDDIT, BCT (NICK: POOLWAFFLE)
coinminepl8114.75%81100.00%544.499108.90020%83.95%83.95% - INFORMED BY TWITTER, CONTACT FORM
coinotroncom6211.29%62100.00%405.30781.06120%75.81%75.81% - INFORMED BY EMAIL --> COINOTRON@GMAIL.COM
miningpoolhub468.38%46100.00%307.21161.44220%73.91%73.91% - INFORMED BY TWITTER
trademybitcom417.47%41100.00%314.09962.82020%80.49%80.49% - INFORMED BY TWITTER
multipoolus376.74%37100.00%251.12850.22620%86.49%86.49% - INFORMED BY TWITTER
darkcointalkorg152.73%15100.00%102.11920.42420%86.67%86.67% - INFORMED PROPULSION
p2pool112.00%11100.00%79.03915.80820%81.82%81.82%
drkcif8com40.73%4100.00%25.0455.00920%75.00%75.00% - INFORMED BY MAIL cif8@foxmail.com,

[thelonecrouton]

Would not mind even a simple
5 or 6 step HOW TO guide on how to do the update attached to the official communication - not all of us are running the nodes since May!

Regular user: download new client, and use it.

Pool and MN ops: should know how to update their pools and MNs!  

For MN ops that don't have a clue, see one of the guides darkcointalk, but the gist is simple - replace the darkcoind running on your MN with the new one, restart the MN from the local wallet. It's not difficult.

If your MN isn't down long enough, you actually can do without restarting the MN from the local wallet.

Yeah I've heard other people say that but it never worked for me, and I can update a MN in well under 30 seconds. Always had to restart the MN locally. Been a lot of versions since I last tried that way though. Makes no great difference to me now since I have it all automated, I restart from local just to be sure.

[oblox]

EMERGENCY POOL POLICE

According to https://drk.mn/blocks.html these haven`t updated their wallets yet...

wafflepool10519.13%105100.00%786.266157.25320%77.14%77.14% - INFORMED BY REDDIT, BCT (NICK: POOLWAFFLE)
coinminepl8114.75%81100.00%544.499108.90020%83.95%83.95% - INFORMED BY TWITTER, CONTACT FORM
coinotroncom6211.29%62100.00%405.30781.06120%75.81%75.81% - INFORMED BY EMAIL --> COINOTRON@GMAIL.COM
miningpoolhub468.38%46100.00%307.21161.44220%73.91%73.91% - INFORMED BY TWITTER
trademybitcom417.47%41100.00%314.09962.82020%80.49%80.49% - INFORMED BY TWITTER
multipoolus376.74%37100.00%251.12850.22620%86.49%86.49% - INFORMED BY TWITTER
darkcointalkorg152.73%15100.00%102.11920.42420%86.67%86.67% - INFORMED PROPULSION
p2pool112.00%11100.00%79.03915.80820%81.82%81.82%
drkcif8com40.73%4100.00%25.0455.00920%75.00%75.00% - INFORMED BY MAIL cif8@foxmail.com,

Coinmine.pl is updated per the post above.

I sent emails/support tickets to Wafflepool, Coinotron, TradeMyBit, and Multipool.

Messaged MiningPoolHub on BCT

[thelonecrouton]

Security updates should perhaps come with a protocol bump to kick all older versions off - might motivate people to update quicker!

If you're running a pool or MN it's your responsibility to keep the software up to date for the security of all users. Be on the ball or lose out.

[Drobek]

Would not mind even a simple
5 or 6 step HOW TO guide on how to do the update attached to the official communication - not all of us are running the nodes since May!

Regular user: download new client, and use it.

Pool and MN ops: should know how to update their pools and MNs! 

For MN ops that don't have a clue, see one of the guides darkcointalk, but the gist is simple - replace the darkcoind running on your MN with the new one, restart the MN from the local wallet. It's not difficult.

Sure, get your points but every couple of pages here you see a newbie (incl. me not so long ago:) ) trying to update the masternode and the ambiguity could be removed by a short official how-to posted below every update.

[f2000]

I dont mean to be that guy, but this is something I've been meaning to say for a while...sometimes the pr work comes off as tacky/cheesy. Personally, I would drop the whole Darkcoin animal thing (owl/chameleon, awful), version names and put efforts into getting some infographics / videos done instead (and release them with Instant TX). I think two videos would be enough, first being animated (under 1m) which briefly describes darkcoin and how it betters bitcoin (Instant TX / keeping your information private) and the second video could go into more detail.

Slighty off topic, but I like the way Tor is currently being advertised and feel its something Dark should consider. We could say it prevents people tracking your purchase and how this protects your data from criminals/hackers (if that makes sense?).

Youtube has some great video animators which you can hire...might be an idea to chase this up. Although Evan said Instant TX wasnt quite ready for release...these videos might take a while to get the script bang on and then animate around that.


Video one examples (light and fluffy, brief)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ultLPNj-a8Y

Video two examples (more detail, longer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEbCbp1vc9Y

Video animators for hire:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsXVk37bltHxD1rDPwtNM8Q

I appreciate everybody is doing there best and its not a dig at anybody...just wanted to say.

EDIT:
Tor infographic
https://imgur.com/gallery/re4asSw

[splawik21]

EMERGENCY POOL POLICE

According to https://drk.mn/blocks.html these haven`t updated their wallets yet...

wafflepool10519.13%105100.00%786.266157.25320%77.14%77.14% - INFORMED BY REDDIT, BCT (NICK: POOLWAFFLE)
coinminepl8114.75%81100.00%544.499108.90020%83.95%83.95% - INFORMED BY TWITTER, CONTACT FORM
coinotroncom6211.29%62100.00%405.30781.06120%75.81%75.81% - INFORMED BY EMAIL --> COINOTRON@GMAIL.COM
miningpoolhub468.38%46100.00%307.21161.44220%73.91%73.91% - INFORMED BY TWITTER
trademybitcom417.47%41100.00%314.09962.82020%80.49%80.49% - INFORMED BY TWITTER
multipoolus376.74%37100.00%251.12850.22620%86.49%86.49% - INFORMED BY TWITTER
darkcointalkorg152.73%15100.00%102.11920.42420%86.67%86.67% - INFORMED PROPULSION
p2pool112.00%11100.00%79.03915.80820%81.82%81.82%
drkcif8com40.73%4100.00%25.0455.00920%75.00%75.00% - INFORMED BY MAIL cif8@foxmail.com,

Coinmine.pl is updated per the post above.

I sent emails/support tickets to Wafflepool, Coinotron, TradeMyBit, and Multipool.

Messaged MiningPoolHub on BCT

take 5

[Ignition75]

It was a long night!

Still. The guy came here and explained approximately what he had done and that he was going to donate the DRKs to some open source project. props for that.

The MNs payments being made to him are his bounty for bug finding.

Sounds pretty fair to me...

Your Ghash.io jpeg had me in stitches at work, especially the LoL next to sms notifications...