[ANN][PIRATE CHAIN](ARRR) A zk-SNARKS only blockchain, secured by dPoW

[grewalsatinder]

DISCLAIMER
I [the original poster / OP] is NOT a developer of PIRATE Assetchain.
I do not advice anyone for PIRATE Assetchain.

NOTE: I can not assure this first thread will be up to date. I highly recommend visiting https://piratechain.com which is being taken care by community on github pages. I'll still try to keep this main original post up to date as the information is provided to me. No promises. Thanks for understanding.

Komodo Platform (https://komodoplatform.com/) has Assetchain parameter to make Z transactions only Assetchain. Means a runtime fork of Zcash code, which ONLY does private transactions. Totally Independent blockchain. There are many combinations of making such chains here: https://bit.ly/2NwOM3J

So far no project used this parameter to make PRIVACY TRANSACTIONS ONLY BLOCKCHAIN. Some community folks made a this Assetchain and named it PIRATE. 😅
So, this PIRATE chain has these interesting facts (so far from my notes):

- Komodo Assetchain
- Independent blockchain
- Privacy/Shielded/z tx only chain. No Transparent transactions possible on PIRATE chain.
- Block time aprox 60 seconds.
- Block halving every 388885 blocks.
   - aprox every 270.0590278 days
   - aprox every 8.872575862 months
- Block reward of 1 satoshi will reach in about 25.89607116 years.
- Total supply of around 200 million. Exactly to be 199,109,119.99420500 by year 2043+
- CryptoConditions contracts not possible on this chain, as it's z tx only chain.
- Can't notarize without special exemptions. Notarisation now possible since this update: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4979549.msg46084487#msg46084487
- Equihash PoW algo blockchain.
- Alternatively can use Verushash PoW, but has to be used for a 100% PoW chain.
- TOR network supported.


Getting Started
To get started with you only need Komodo Platform daemon installed on your machine. You can either download the wallet from Komodo Platform website and use the bundled "komodod" and "komodo-cli" in it, or you can also compile it on your machine.
Installation instructions are available on Komodo Platform documentation website here: https://docs.komodoplatform.com/komodo/install-Komodo-manually.html

Connect to PIRATE blockchain
Command to run PIRATE blockchain and connect with the network:

Code:

./komodod -ac_name=PIRATE -ac_supply=0 -ac_reward=25600000000 -ac_halving=77777 -ac_private=1 -addnode=136.243.102.225

Mine PIRATE blockchain
Use "-gen" and "-genproclimit" to enable mining. Value for "-genproclimit" is the value of how many CPU threads you have on your system.

Code:

./komodod -ac_name=PIRATE -ac_supply=0 -ac_reward=25600000000 -ac_halving=77777 -ac_private=1 -addnode=136.243.102.225 -gen -genproclimit=4

Add seed node IPs
Add seed nodes IP for better network connectivity. Example starting assetchain with 2 seed node IP

Code:

./komodod -ac_name=PIRATE -ac_supply=0 -ac_reward=25600000000 -ac_halving=77777 -ac_private=1 -addnode=136.243.102.225 -addnode=78.47.205.239

Wallet comands

# Get wallet and blockchain info
./komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE getinfo


# Get wallet information
./komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE getwaletinfo


# Get mining information
./komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE getmininginfo


# Generate a new Z/Private address
./komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE z_getnewaddress


# To backup the private key of a z address
./komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE z_exportkey "zaddr"


# To send mined coins to a z address
./komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE "fromaddress" "tozaddress" ( fee ) ( limit )

# Example 1:
./komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE z_shieldcoinbase "RHYDbB9ZtoqSaTvJqkCNd7EH9eLnvULSnr" "zcdYeSbZCnvcbKhUPMYWdMy9FVdgQ2y9fivhbWgCuPsbFJ5VycayAZwrgkC8dbyVZd1einoNjKBa8hs Xy71B3aMNVpinvsa"

# Example 2:
./komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE z_shieldcoinbase "*" "zcdYeSbZCnvcbKhUPMYWdMy9FVdgQ2y9fivhbWgCuPsbFJ5VycayAZwrgkC8dbyVZd1einoNjKBa8hs Xy71B3aMNVpinvsa"


# To send a transaction from your z address to another z address
./komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE z_sendmany "fromaddress" [{"address":... ,"amount":...},...] ( minconf ) ( fee )

# Example:
komodo-cli -ac_name=PIRATE z_sendmany "zcdYeSbZCnvcbKhUPMYWdMy9FVdgQ2y9fivhbWgCuPsbFJ5VycayAZwrgkC8dbyVZd1einoNjKBa8hs Xy71B3aMNVpinvsa" '[{"address": "zcVHHtp5vTFDASaMoWXGYnPYq7n6xqwtYDFmN4F9UX4T88MscMJY9wQgyAMWpM4ttNXDyQHcFDGgegs 3CBDQ9KNWvUXaaUA" ,"amount": 5.9999}]'

How to enable TOR settings for PIRATE:
Just started Tor Browser as normal and used this command to start PIRATE blockchain:

./komodod \
-ac_name=PIRATE \
-ac_supply=0 \
-ac_reward=25600000000 \
-ac_halving=77777 \
-ac_private=1 \
-addnode=37.9.62.186 \
-addnode=136.243.102.225 \
-daemon \
-proxy=127.0.0.1:9150   # Connect through TOR SOCKS5 proxy \
-listen   # Accept connections from outside (default: 1 if no -proxy or -connect) \
-listenonion   # Automatically create Tor hidden service (default: 1) \
-maxconnections=25 \
# -onlynet=onion  # Optional. If you only want to connect to peers via Tor network. If enabled no clearnet/internet IPv4/IPv6 addresses will connect as peers.

Tested this on MacOS. It must be exactly same on Linux as well.
For Windows, just use the single line command, and remove the comment line after "#" too.

Remove the command line parameter or change it accordingly.

I just tested PIRATE over TOR in the most simplest and easiest setup way possible. Bit more advanced users can find this help link very useful which describes setting up "bitcoind" with Tor settings:
https://bitcoin.stackexchange.com/questions/70069/how-can-i-setup-bitcoin-to-be-anonymous-with-tor

Linux admins and PIRATE miners can also help by setting up Tor PIRATE nodes, and share on this forum your .onion address and port for your PIRATE peer.
Once we have good amount of .onion based PIRATE peers we can add them to "-addnode=" list, and can have more privacy added to PIRATE.

The Tor support request has been shared with Agama Wallet developers. Let's hope we get Tor Support in Agama Wallet soon. Once done, setting up Tor for a coin or assetchain would be easier.


Website:
https://piratechain.com/

Explorer:
https://explorer.piratechain.com/
http://pirate.explorer.dexstats.info/
https://pirate.kmdexplorer.io/

GitHub:
https://github.com/PirateNetwork

PIRATE Wallets
Refer to piratechain.com website for wallet links:
https://piratechain.com/wallets/

Connect with PIRATE:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PirateChain
Telegram: https://t.me/piratechain/
Discord: https://piratechain.com/discord/
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PirateChain/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/piratechain/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PirateChain/
Medium: https://medium.com/piratechain
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/piratechain
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/piratechain


Mining Pools:
https://miningpoolstats.stream/piratechain

Enhanced Getting Started by webworker01: https://piratepool.io/getting_started

Mining Calculator:
dexstats.info: https://dexstats.info/piratecalc.php
crypto-coinz.net: https://www.crypto-coinz.net/coin-info/?203-Pirate-ARRR-Equihash-calculator/
MinerStats: https://minerstat.com/coin/ARRR
WhatToMine: https://whattomine.com/coins/298-arrr-equihash


Trading Exchanges
Refer to piratechain.com website for exchanges info: https://piratechain.com/exchanges/
OTC [PIRATE] trading thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5038706
OTC [PIRATE] trading discord channel: https://discord.gg/d6FQVu2


Richlist (99.99+% shielded funds)
https://dexstats.info/richlist.php?asset=PIRATE


Articles
PIRATE MEDIUM: https://medium.com/piratechain
PIRATE MINING INFORMATION: https://medium.com/piratechain/mining/home
PIRATES of Komodo Platform: https://medium.com/@satindergrewal/pirates-of-komodo-platform-cdc991b424df
PIRATE is all about privacy & nothing about piracy: https://medium.com/@satindergrewal/pirate-is-all-about-privacy-nothing-about-piracy-2962eb5bb818
Post in Spanish “PIRATE, the most anonymous cryptocurrency in the world”: https://steemit.com/spanish/@thewalker/pirate-la-criptomoneda-mas-anonima-del-mundo
PIRATEchain — Why we need anonymity: https://medium.com/@seko1900/piratechain-why-we-need-anonymity-4aa7a7d854ef

HAVE FUN!

- Satinder

EDIT 1: Total supply and halving info updated as per this update: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4979549.msg46084487#msg46084487
EDIT 2: TOR Support settings details/notes added. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4979549.msg46147769#msg46147769
EDIT 3: PIRATE Wallet and new pool information updated. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4979549.msg46165431#msg46165431
EDIT 4: Mining calc added. social median and other communication links added. articles links update.
EDIT 5: Updated Exchange links
EDIT 6 (25 May, 2020): Updated Exchange, wallets, social, mining calc, explorer links
EDIT 7 (15 Jan, 2024): Updated webdsite link from https://pirate.black/ to https://piratechain.com/ as per request to current pirate team.

[grewalsatinder]

PIRATE GIVEAWAY COMPLETED

Arr PIRATE maties,

More than 10% of current PIRATE supply will be airdropped to those who missed out on early days mining.

There is now a public pool with working payouts to Z-addresses, if you want to mine it easily (thanks to Webworker01): https://pirate.komodostats.com
To qualify for the airdrop all you need to do is supply a Z-address in this BCT ANN.

RULES:
-> The airdrop amount is 250,000 PIRATE
-> The airdrop will happen on: 19th of September 2018
-> Cut off for supplying Z address is the day before: 18th September at 0 UTC
-> Any Z-address submitted after this time will not be included in the airdrop
-> The PIRATE will be divided evenly over the addresses supplied. If 250,000 people apply you will each get 1.
-> Any BTT accounts made after 1st September 2018 or newbie accounts, will not be included in the airdrop!

(This account will be the official PIRATE account from now on)

UPDATE 1: Giveaway completed. More details here: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=4979549.msg46143299#msg46143299

[CHMEX]

Aye Pirates,

Insight Explorer:

http://pirate.explorer.dexstats.info

Additional node:
78.47.205.239

Richlist (regenerated each 60 minutes):

https://dexstats.info/richlist.php?asset=PIRATE

(JSON Snapshot of the whole chain https://dexstats.info/snapshots/PIRATE_snapshot.json )

Transparent and Shielded as well as total Coinsupply Info

http://explorer.dexstats.info

[n41r0j]

This really is the best of 2 worlds: forced anonymity like Monero has, but with the mixing set of all past and future z-transactions on this PIRATE chain.

You want anonymity? Become a PIRATE, arrr

[ruplikminer]

IS it mineable for real or only TEST?

[Tiffanya]

Just visit this project - the DEV team was really helpful. They have the knowledge and have created a great coin! Check out their website you will be really impressed. Come on now, before it's too late!

[kamar25]

Komodo is the safest, safest I know, and this is an independent blockchain, it looks like this will occupy the safest blockchain network ever, okay, let's look in the future

[patriknilen]

I alway like pirate movies, but this is the first time I hear about PIRATE COIN.
Brother, may I have some question!
What exchange do you have plan to list? And do you have any airdrop/ bounty campaign brother?

[profall]

I just visit your explore at this address : http://pirate.explorer.dexstats.info/
But, there are a few question, if you never mind brother: you don't use Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure ?
And the block time is 60s, but I don't see any new block 8 mins ago, what happent?

[dzkrb]

I would like to get more information about the project. A coin that is taken as a basis has many merits. For example, anonymity, which is very important.

[Samuiel]

The project is awesome! I wish you good luck in this project and wish it success in the future.

[Namyri]

Hopefully there will be more such good projects. Clear and clear road map. Simple installation instructions.

[synthgauge]

Komodo is the safest, safest I know, and this is an independent blockchain, it looks like this will occupy the safest blockchain network ever, okay, let's look in the future

Here comes the juggernaut of snark bullshit again. This lorry should be taken off road and busted in a safe place under the palm trees in a salty desert. Im looking to get a confirmation from the Hudson based institute of cryptography as to whether the technology employed in zero coin has a chance for a living. For now all u can do is wait and scatter ur little hopes across the ground.

[Xj385]

Komodo is the safest, safest I know, and this is an independent blockchain, it looks like this will occupy the safest blockchain network ever, okay, let's look in the future

Here comes the juggernaut of snark bullshit again. This lorry should be taken off road and busted in a safe place under the palm trees in a salty desert. Im looking to get a confirmation from the Hudson based institute of cryptography as to whether the technology employed in zero coin has a chance for a living. For now all u can do is wait and scatter ur little hopes across the ground.

Arrrr, a mutineer. To the plank with this lowly scoundrel.

[jasemoney]

If this is testnet.. will you relaunch at blockheight zero later or is this going to be the main chain assuming nothing implodes.
also..
YArrrrrr & AVAST!

[tonymorony]

Advertisement: I can treat anybody one rum shot for 1000 PIRATE's if you're locating in Bangkok.

[grewalsatinder]

I guess what you guys wish for must be in these screen shots. 




If images are not visible, please go to this tweet:
https://twitter.com/satindergrewal/status/1035485174396477440

Also VOTE and express for your thoughts on listing PIRATE on a Central Exchange in this tweet:
https://twitter.com/satindergrewal/status/1035486633565478913

[THuRiN]

This one seems like a promising project. Keep up with the development!

[SHossainKMD]

@webworker01 is setting up a pool for mining PIRATE. He has shared his progress today in Komodo Discord ( https://komodoplatform.com/discord )

pool progress: ok so the memory leak was because if the nomp isn't set to payout shares, the records in redis never get cleared out and it just grows insanely large causing the web interface to get overloaded when trying to load up all the data
will start looking at making zaddr payouts next

This is nice and users with lower end CPU can still get some share of the PIRATE mining reward.

[kawasakius]

Hello! Will there be any discounts for large investors? And what kind of sum should this be?