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staff
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Just writing some code
November 28, 2016, 09:11:09 AM
#2
The genesis block is hard coded into the client. If you want a different genesis block, you will have to make it yourself.

If you just want to test and experiment with Bitcoin, you can use regtest mode. This will create a private blockchain which you an mine yourself and test various things.
newbie
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November 28, 2016, 09:08:02 AM
#1
hello! i want to create genesis block  just for tests, and i would like to know if it's necessary for me to install the bitcoin core GUI or not (i'am using ubuntu) .
Thank you for your help Cheesy

Mouna
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