[ANN] ¤ DMD Diamond 3.0 | Scarce ¤ Valuable ¤ Secure | PoS 3.0 | Masternodes 65%

[maxocoin]

Regarding the wallet crash problem after a PC shutdown, it is possible to block a shutdown until an application has been closed in a clean manner.
More about this function is here: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/desktop/api/Winuser/nf-winuser-shutdownblockreasoncreate

Blocks corruption is only possible if the computer suddenly shuts down and synchronization is not yet complete.
If the wallet sync has reached 100% then the sudden power off does not harm the blockchain.
In other cases, any other causes of corruption are related to the automatic updates feature, which roughly terminates many system processes.

The easiest way to protect against this is to use a properly configured computer with UPS and disabled automatic updates.

For safety net, you can always create your archive with the folders blocks and chainstate and in case of damage to the blockchain, just to replace the data.
Delete old folders and unpack new ones to their place.
Then the re-sync process will only take a few minutes.

Sorry but not...

In my case, EVERY TIME I do a proper windows 10 shutdown, if I forgot to shutdown the wallet first, I get a wallet corruption error and it has to "re-verify" the whole 50 weeks. That is after been stacking for days (meaning, the wallet is fully synchronised)

I have 3 other stacking wallets running on that computer and this is the only one affected...
There is clearly something going on...

Doesn't have windows something similar to the Unix signals that you can subscribe to and close all the files as soon you you get the "shooting down signal"?


Actually thing jut got worst, since it last happened, every time I try to run it now, it aborts with the typical "Windows had encountered an error in this application..."

Any one knows a way to fix that?

Cheers
 MC


2018-09-19 00:53:38 DMD version v3.0.1.2-gcbcb549 (Tue, 9 Feb 2016 16:54:57 -0500)
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Using OpenSSL version OpenSSL 1.0.1l 15 Jan 2015
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Using BerkeleyDB version Berkeley DB 4.8.30: (April  9, 2010)
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Default data directory C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\DMDV3
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Using data directory C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\DMDV3
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Using config file C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\DMDV3\diamond.conf
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Using at most 125 connections (2048 file descriptors available)
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Using 0 threads for script verification
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Old backup deleted: "C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\DMDV3\backups\wallet.dat.2018-08-27-15-33"
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Using wallet wallet.dat
2018-09-19 00:53:38 init message: Verificando monedero...
2018-09-19 00:53:38 CDBEnv::Open: LogDir=C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\DMDV3\database ErrorFile=C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\DMDV3\db.log
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Bound to [::]:17771
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Bound to 0.0.0.0:17771
2018-09-19 00:53:38 init message: Cargando el índice de bloques...
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Opening LevelDB in C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\DMDV3\blocks\index
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Opened LevelDB successfully
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Opening LevelDB in C:\Users\user\AppData\Roaming\DMDV3\chainstate
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Opened LevelDB successfully
2018-09-19 00:53:38 LoadBlockIndexDB: last block file = 0
2018-09-19 00:53:38 LoadBlockIndexDB: last block file info: CBlockFileInfo(blocks=0, size=0, heights=0...0, time=1970-01-01...1970-01-01)
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Checking all blk files are present...
2018-09-19 00:53:38 LoadBlockIndexDB: Last shutdown was prepared: false
2018-09-19 00:53:38 LoadBlockIndexDB(): transaction index enabled
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Initializing databases...
2018-09-19 00:53:38 init message: Verificando bloques...
2018-09-19 00:53:38  block index              37ms
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Read 100 fee samples and 100 priority samples
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Read 47 fee samples and 32 priority samples
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Read 0 fee samples and 1 priority samples
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Read 0 fee samples and 1 priority samples
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Read 0 fee samples and 1 priority samples
2018-09-19 00:53:38 init message: Cargando monedero...
2018-09-19 00:53:38 nFileVersion = 3000102
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Keys: 0 plaintext, 3073 encrypted, 3073 w/ metadata, 3073 total
2018-09-19 00:53:38  wallet                  158ms
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Waiting for genesis block to be imported...
2018-09-19 00:53:38 Reindexing block file blk00000.dat...
2018-09-19 00:53:38 CheckBlock: block=0000029b550c0095513d9bb9dd14f88442573baca94d70e49018a510979c0f9b  is proof of stake=0

if you constantly have these problems, perhaps something with your system settings.
Try using a different location for the DMDv3 folder.
For example, another disk or removable device.
23. Q: Alternative way https://diamond-info.github.io/#q23-altway

It could be that my particular configuration is more prone than others...

BUT that doesn't take away the fact that there is a Fault in the wallet's programming.

 I know that this kind of things happen, specially if you are writing something to the disk and the system freezes or the power is cut, but it shouldn't happen if you close the system the right way.

It shouldn't happen because the OS notifies all the programs that it is going to shutdown and they should trap this notification for do their "clean up".

I think there is one of two options; or the wallet is not trapping this signal for "committing" the pending work and close the open files. Or this "cleanup" is taking too long..  Both are a programming issue.


As I said, I stake more coins on the same system and Diamond is the only that gets corrupted when I shutdown the system properly

MC

For what it is worth - I also run Windows 10 64 bit and never have a problem with the wallet corrupting.  Whenever I get the update notice, I shut down all of my wallets, then I restart the computer in update mode.  When I come back, I restart all my wallets with no issues whatsoever.  Try that technique first before just choosing shutdown from the start button.  Also, do you store your wallet.dat and other files on the C: drive or another location?  Mine are saved to the default directory on the C: drive.

Yep, but that shouldn't be needed.  I use that machine for more things and it needs to restart from time to time. If you follow the proper OS shutdown procedure you shouldn't break anything. Even Word asks you if you want to save stuff, if you have an unsaved document.

Yes, my walled is in the default folder as well.

Cheers
 MC

[1714180051]

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[cryptonit]

Yep, but that shouldn't be needed.  I use that machine for more things and it needs to restart from time to time. If you follow the proper OS shutdown procedure you shouldn't break anything. Even Word asks you if you want to save stuff, if you have an unsaved document.

Yes, my walled is in the default folder as well.

Cheers
 MC

we aware of it
for now please do as suggested close DMD wallet before u shutdown ur PC

its a issue that affect a lot coins not only DMD
mostly coins with POS/Masternode codebase

its an open issue we have on todo list
but its not a priority high one because
a easy workaround to avoid it exist
and also a easy fix if it happend exist

still we understand its a nasty little bug and he cant be ignorred forever

[big_coins]

the wallet on windows is very delicate.

sneeze on it and corrupt.

I think it should be made more robust especially for new users who are not computer geeks.

[cryptonit]

the wallet on windows is very delicate.

sneeze on it and corrupt.

I think it should be made more robust especially for new users who are not computer geeks.

DMD wallet u see now is still a experimental software
every early adopter who join us already now accept this for the advantage to be part of it early

yes wallet software will improve a lot over the years
and what will hit mainstream in like 2020 will be total different as what we see now

[Empty42]

everyone still having wallet problems?

[cryptonit]

everyone still having wallet problems?

there is actual no network problem
if u have a support case join our telegram or slack

telegram: https://t.me/DMDcoin
Slack: https://dmdcoin.slack.com/
Slack Invitation: https://bit.diamonds/contact.php (Send us a message via Contact Form)

[cryptonit]

where can i get hands on DMD Diamond

most people have no issue get registered at https://bittrex.com/Market/Index?MarketName=BTC-DMD and use it
for people who cant get on bittrex there is https://www.livecoin.net/en/trade/index?currencyPair=DMD%2FBTC
and https://wallet.crypto-bridge.org/market/BRIDGE.DMD_BRIDGE.BTC

last but not least u can also get hand on DMD by use swap services
example here https://exchange.bit.diamonds/
or convert btc payouts of multipools (like nicehash) here https://multipool.bit.diamonds/
or use direct external swap providers: https://coinswitch.co/ or https://simpleswap.io/

[Nodeasy]

Reserved for translation into Chinese

[cryptonit]

or use direct external swap providers: https://coinswitch.co/ or https://simpleswap.io/

How long will the swap last, @cryptonit?
I am very busy with my work this week, so I hope that the swap lasts more than one week and I will have chance to swap my coins.

swap BTC for DMD will be available as long as BTC exists
if BTC would disapear some other main coin will establish that u can swap into DMD

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFSAWiTJsjc

Diamonds Are Forever - Shirley Bassey



Diamonds are forever, they are all I need to please me
They can stimulate and tease me
They won't leave in the night
I've no fear that they might desert me
Diamonds are forever, hold one up and then caress it
Touch it, stroke it and undress it
I can see ev'ry part, nothing hides in the heart to hurt me
I don't need love, for what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone, they'll lustre on
Diamonds are forever, sparkling round my little finger
Unlike men, the diamonds linger
Men are mere mortals who are not worth going to your grave for
I don't need love, for what good will love do me?
Diamonds never lie to me
For when love's gone, they'll lustre on
Diamonds are forever, forever, forever
Songwriter: John Barry

[Mrbee]

I'm curious about this project and I wanna learn as much info about it as possible but I feel kind of overwhelmed by the 800+ pages here. Do you reckon it's necessary to read them before making any sorta decision?

[shveicar]

I'm curious about this project and I wanna learn as much info about it as possible but I feel kind of overwhelmed by the 800+ pages here. Do you reckon it's necessary to read them before making any sorta decision?

It is never too late to read the published material before making a decision.
But the basic information and the main links is on the first page of this section.

[cryptonit]

I'm curious about this project and I wanna learn as much info about it as possible but I feel kind of overwhelmed by the 800+ pages here. Do you reckon it's necessary to read them before making any sorta decision?

if u interested in history of DMD Diamond
there is a book u can order about the first few years of DMD Diamond

https://www.amazon.com/Diamond-Phoenix-Crypto-Christopher-Thompson/dp/1977849806

[estenity]

where can i get hands on DMD Diamond

most people have no issue get registered at https://bittrex.com/Market/Index?MarketName=BTC-DMD and use it
for people who cant get on bittrex there is https://www.livecoin.net/en/trade/index?currencyPair=DMD%2FBTC
and https://wallet.crypto-bridge.org/market/BRIDGE.DMD_BRIDGE.BTC

last but not least u can also get hand on DMD by use swap services
example here https://exchange.bit.diamonds/
or convert btc payouts of multipools (like nicehash) here https://multipool.bit.diamonds/
or use direct external swap providers: https://coinswitch.co/ or https://simpleswap.io/

thank you for this help.

[cryptonit]

please all check that ur wallet is on same block as https://chainz.cryptoid.info/dmd/
(+/- 2 blocks is ok that just refresh delay)

we see a handfull wallet on old version 3010 did lose connection to mainnet please make sure u upgrade to 3012 as soon as possible

https://github.com/DMDcoin/Diamond/releases

[big_coins]

there is fork maybe

https://chainz.cryptoid.info/dmd/

is on wrong block

[Gandalf the white]

please all check that ur wallet is on same block as https://chainz.cryptoid.info/dmd/
(+/- 2 blocks is ok that just refresh delay)

we see a handfull wallet on old version 3010 did lose connection to mainnet please make sure u upgrade to 3012 as soon as possible

https://github.com/DMDcoin/Diamond/releases

I'm using a MAC wallet 3.0.1.0. I dont see a Mac (.dmg file) for version 3.0.1.2. Please advise

[Gandalf the white]

there is fork maybe

https://chainz.cryptoid.info/dmd/

is on wrong block

Yeah, "Difficulty" has dropped significantly.

https://chainz.cryptoid.info/dmd/

[cryptonit]

please be aware explorer at the moment is showing wrong data
https://chainz.cryptoid.info/dmd/

operator is informed
i can see for now here on bottom of page
https://masternodes.online/currencies/DMD/
u see actual correct network blocknumber

[pazor_true]

what is the current height ?

[sheinsha]

What is the "official" place where one would need to look for the right chain for DMD?