How to launch a test Bitcoin network from 0 genesis block?

[walerikus]

I have downloaded Bitcoin v1.0 but I guess it doesn't launch because it tries to connect to existing network but the version is incompatible. What modifications are required to launch it from zero block?

Is there any threads that can help explaining how to do it? I'm interested only in Bitcoin like blockchain testnet, proof of work without any premine, etc.

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[nc50lc]

Use --regtest? Although I'm not sure if Bitcoin v1.0 have regtest mode.
Try to launch bitcoin with --regtest argument or create a shortcut and add --regtest at the end of "target".

[walerikus]

Yes, I was meaning V0.1 I'd like to try a new Bitcoin network since 0 genesis block, is it difficult to launch a new pow based blockchain only like Bitcoin.

[sukbir]

I have downloaded Bitcoin v1.0 but I guess it doesn't launch because it tries to connect to existing network but the version is incompatible.

I have tested Bitcoin v0.1.0 and Bitcoin v0.1.3 both version launched with no problem you can still generate bitcoin address but it doesn't connect to network or download any blockchain files. It is compatible with Windows 10, 8.1, 7 and XP. I am not sure about MacOS. I have attached screen shot.




Download source: https://satoshi.nakamotoinstitute.org/code/

What modifications are required to launch it from zero block?Is there any threads that can help explaining how to do it? I'm interested only in Bitcoin like blockchain testnet, proof of work without any premine, etc.

Me and my mate we tried but can't success.

[DaveF]

Check out this YouTube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENaTmbh8Xuw

It's actually #2 in a series of 6. I think in this one he discusses what you need to do to generate the genesis block.
Might be in a later one, but they are all short videos that you can watch to see if you missed anything.

-Dave

[slancer]

disconnect from internet and make a local network of nodes using `connect` command.

[walerikus]

disconnect from internet and make a local network of nodes using `connect` command.

Where do I use "connect" command?
Tried to launch Bitcoin 0.1v without internet, it shuts down immediately as it launches.

[sukbir]

disconnect from internet and make a local network of nodes using `connect` command.

Where do I use "connect" command?
Tried to launch Bitcoin 0.1v without internet, it shuts down immediately as it launches.

Which OS are you using now? I have no problem with windows 10.

[walerikus]

disconnect from internet and make a local network of nodes using `connect` command.

Where do I use "connect" command?
Tried to launch Bitcoin 0.1v without internet, it shuts down immediately as it launches.

Which OS are you using now? I have no problem with windows 10.

I also use Windows 10.

[DaveF]

Can you post the debug logfile that it created?

I *think* (it's been a while) that you have to do an addnode = private IP of the other node in the conf file.
But, since it's 10 year old code that I have not looked at in 7+ years I can't be sure.

I don't even have my config notes from that era so I can't be much help but I'll try.

-Dave

[slancer]

disconnect from internet and make a local network of nodes using `connect` command.

Where do I use "connect" command?
Tried to launch Bitcoin 0.1v without internet, it shuts down immediately as it launches.

from command line or use addnode in  config file. remove all files except config file to fix shutdown problem.