Topic: BTCD is no more - page 110. (Read 1328507 times)

Hi Everyone,

It seems there has been some issue around block 5550559. Yes, it is coming at a bad time since BitcoinDark has been on an accelerating upward trajectory lately.

If you are stuck, the first thing I would do is to delete your peers.dat and restart BitcoinDark. If that doesn't work, try deleting your blockchain and resyncing.

Many people have been fixing this issue by deleting everything except their wallet and BitcoinDark.conf.

In fact, here are some nodes that seem to be synced:

addnode=192.99.203.53
addnode=198.50.152.135

In fact, I myself have restarted my vps's.

When clear consensus is lost, it takes some time to restore the longest chain. That's just the nature of a blockchain.

crackfoo has informed me that he received the daily BTCD payments from the exchanges, so they are on the correct chain.

Thanks,
Matthew

Thanks for reply 

Reinstalled wallet and resynching - 25 active connections and 7% done so should be finished in approx 7.5 hours.

Could the problem with the db not updating have been caused by opening the wallet for staking before syncing had finished - I remember doing that recently and immediately realising my mistake and relocking the wallet before the arrow turned green. Nevertheless could that have been the reason for the problem? In any event, it may be an idea to post a warning notice in the op not to stake until synched.

yes, your assume is true. I think you should re syncing your wallet for resolve this problem.

Thanks.

To restate my concern: although my wallet appears to be syncing ok and indeed staking and mining - see below partial s/shot of today's mining transactions




the database hasn't updated since 5.30pm Tuesday, even though the wallet has been opened several times since then - here's the latest s/shot of the roaming folder





I assume (and perhaps someone who knows would be kind enough to tell me) that the db file is supposed to update each time the wallet is open, in which case the fact that mine isn't dong so would seem to be a problem but is it a server side problem or a local problem with my wallet and if the latter do I need to reinstall the wallet even though the wallet is syncing ok as well as staking, mining, receiving dividends and sending/receiving coins?

As before, any advice gratefully received. Thanks  

[edit] Blockheight showing on my wallet as at 1.27pm (GMT): 557747

I Hodl my BitcoinDark in 6 different wallets, but I didn't have any syncing or other problem with my wallets since the launch until today(thanks to god).
my wallets always syncing very fast and I have 16 active connections.

this is my conf file :

addnode=107.170.59.196
addnode=146.185.188.6
addnode=74.91.20.250:39997
addnode=54.85.50.15:50288
addnode=186.94.211.104:49543
addnode=107.170.148.50:14631
addnode=65.129.66.246:57762
addnode=31.220.4.41
addnode=98.226.66.65
addnode=193.219.117.63
addnode=62.210.141.204
addnode=128.199.172.165
addnode=192.99.143.114
addnode=178.20.169.208
addnode=195.34.100.2:42038
addnode=5.101.107.239:60056

and there isn't other things.
try it and syncing again, I think it will solve your problem.

Note:
Every time you try to re syncing , it may take a few minutes to start syncing, so don't worry.

Just reopened my wallet after approx 6 hours offline; again the database file hasn't updated (still showing date/time as per s/shot above) though the wallet appears to have synched ok: 557360 as at the time of this post (7.00am GMT)

Does 557360 sound like the correct block height?

If so then I'll assume that the fact the db, for whatever reason, doesn't appear to be updating must be a server side problem and that there's therefore nothing I can do about it locally.

Is that correct?

Any advice gratefully received. Thanks.

To any Macintosh BTCD wallet newbies, here is a specific guide to get you going:

1. For some reason, the wallet will not open when downloaded with Safari. We have tried this on several machines and several versions, and every Safari download gives you a dead duck of a file, so YOU MUST USE EITHER CHROME OR FIREFOX TO DOWNLOAD THE WALLET (perhaps other browsers work, but we are certain Chrome and Firefox do).

2. Once launching the downloaded DMG file, drag the BTCD app into your "Applications" folder.

3. Open the app and let it fully open. You are only opening it this time to create the system directories necessary to run the wallet. After it opens and the wallet appears, you should then quit the app. The system files have now been created to run the app. Now, we will manually create a .conf file for the app.

4. In our experience, the app will not start to synchronize until you make a .conf file for it. Doing this is easy, but not exactly Mac-intuitive. Here are some directions for success:

5. IF, and only if you know what RPC is and how to use it (most people don't), use the below code for copying (while CHANGING the "rpcuser" and "rpcpassword" to your own, unique values after the equal sign). OTHERWISE, skip this step #5 and move below to step #6 for different code to copy. Following this direction is very important to maintain wallet security, so if you don't know what RPC is, please immediately skip to step #6.

Again, if, and only if you know what RPC is and how to use it, use the below code for copying (while changing the "rpcuser" and "rpcpassword" to your own, unique values after the equal sign). Otherwise, immediately move to step #6. Copy the exact code below to your clipboard by highlighting it and then holding down Command and typing the letter "c" (otherwise known as Command-C). You will then have the code you need for the .conf file copied to your clipboard:

rpcuser=user
rpcpassword=pass
rpcport=14632
port=14631
daemon=1
gen=1
server=1
addnode=107.170.59.196
addnode=146.185.188.6
addnode=74.91.20.250:39997
addnode=54.85.50.15:50288
addnode=107.170.148.50:14631
addnode=65.129.66.246:57762
addnode=31.220.4.41
addnode=98.226.66.65
addnode=193.219.117.63
addnode=62.210.141.204
addnode=128.199.172.165
addnode=192.99.143.114
addnode=178.20.169.208
addnode=195.34.100.2:42038
addnode=5.101.107.239:60056
addnode=ps00.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps01.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps02.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps03.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps04.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps05.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps06.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps07.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps08.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps09.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps10.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps11.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps12.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps13.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps14.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps15.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps16.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps17.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps18.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps19.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps20.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=107.170.59.196
addnode=146.185.188.6
addnode=74.91.20.250:39997
addnode=54.85.50.15:50288
addnode=107.170.148.50:14631
addnode=65.129.66.246:57762
addnode=31.220.4.41
addnode=107.170.44.31
addnode=101.103.54.206:51222
addnode=120.148.149.13:54338
addnode=184.100.114.11:63310


6. Please skip this step if you opted for the code in step #5. However, if you DO NOT know what RPC is and how to use it (most people don't), please use the below EXACT code for copying...

Copy the exact code below to your clipboard by highlighting it and then holding down Command and typing the letter "c" (otherwise known as Command-C). You will then have the code you need for the .conf file copied to your clipboard. Here is the EXACT code to copy:

addnode=107.170.59.196
addnode=146.185.188.6
addnode=74.91.20.250:39997
addnode=54.85.50.15:50288
addnode=107.170.148.50:14631
addnode=65.129.66.246:57762
addnode=31.220.4.41
addnode=98.226.66.65
addnode=193.219.117.63
addnode=62.210.141.204
addnode=128.199.172.165
addnode=192.99.143.114
addnode=178.20.169.208
addnode=195.34.100.2:42038
addnode=5.101.107.239:60056
addnode=ps00.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps01.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps02.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps03.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps04.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps05.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps06.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps07.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps08.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps09.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps10.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps11.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps12.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps13.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps14.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps15.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps16.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps17.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps18.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps19.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=ps20.bitcoindark.ca
addnode=107.170.59.196
addnode=146.185.188.6
addnode=74.91.20.250:39997
addnode=54.85.50.15:50288
addnode=107.170.148.50:14631
addnode=65.129.66.246:57762
addnode=31.220.4.41
addnode=107.170.44.31
addnode=101.103.54.206:51222
addnode=120.148.149.13:54338
addnode=184.100.114.11:63310


7. Now, open a Mac Terminal window. The "Terminal" program can be found in the "Utilities" folder, which by default is in your "Applications" folder. Just navigate there and double click on "Terminal".

8. In the "Terminal" window that appears type EXACTLY the following. Any returns you should hit or pasting needing to be done will be indicated in brackets []. Don't type what is in the brackets. Just do what it says to do when it says to do it in the brackets:

It is important that you follow the case-sensitivity in what you type, as well as put the two spaces where there are spaces. Here is EXACTLY what to type in the "Terminal" window:

cat > BitcoinDark.conf [press RETURN]
[Now, paste the code you copied earlier by holding down the Command key and pressing the letter "v" (otherwise known as Command-V)]
[Now, hold down Control and type the letter "d" (otherwise known as Control-D)]
[You can now quit the Terminal program]

9. Even though it might not seem like it, you just created the .conf file the BTCD wallet will need to synchronize. Now, we have to find that .conf file and put it in the right place...

10. Open a Finder window. While holding down the Option key, click on the "Go" drop-down menu at the top of your screen. Holding the "Option" key down reveals your hidden "Library" folder. Click on this newly-revealed "Library" in the "Go" drop-down menu.

11. Your Finder window should now be displaying all your Library folders. Navigate to "Application Support" and open that folder. Then, navigate to the subheading folder titled "BitcoinDark" and open that folder.

12. Now, go to the "File" drop-down menu at the top of your screen and click on "Open New Finder Window". Drag this new window next to the previous Library window you opened in step #11 so that you can see both Finder windows. In that new window, do a search for the "BitcoinDark.conf" file that you created earlier. Now, drag that newly found BitcoinDark.conf file into the BitcoinDark folder you opened in step #11. Make sure not to put it inside another folder within the BitcoinDark folder. You just want to drag the BitcoinDark.conf file into the main BitcoinDark folder. All files will then be in the correct place for the wallet to function properly.

You can now close all the Finder windows and start up your BTCD app again (which is now in your "Applications" folder). It should start synching pretty quickly. Synching takes a while, so let it sit overnight, if need be. Don't forget to encrypt your wallet! Also, the wallet needs to be "unlocked" to stake. You can unlock the wallet under the "Settings" drop-down menu at the top of your screen in the BitcoinDark wallet.

Enjoy!

Ralexvalex1, You'll have to direct that towards Btcddev.

Check the OP under wallets: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/btcd-is-no-more-684090

Everything is fine with the network and the wallets.  I've read the responses here and others in the community are offering good support.  Please check the OP under Wallets it has a list of steps to do if your wallet is not syncing.  There is also a Config File posted under the Wallets section.

I did receive a PM from a dev asking if I sent coins as mgwBTCD or superBTCD.

I haven't received a response back from my reply, but basically I responded back that in the SuperNet wallet, the address in the BTCD widget and also the address referred to on ShapeShift doesn't reference mgw or super.  I may be misunderstanding things then, but as I'm new to BTCD I didn't see anything obvious about funding my BTCD balance in any way that references mgwBTCD or superBTCD.

SuperNet simply says here is your BTCD address to deposit to on the main page and then ShapeShift simply says deposit some crypto currency the one address and we'll pay out BTCD (no reference to mgwBTCD or superBTCD) to your BTCD address.

Furthermore, from what I had read (unless it's outdated) funding transfers to BTCD into super net would use the multigateway to purchase NXT...but I don't see any new NXT, assets or anything either from my ShapeShift transfer to BTCD.

When I have an opportunity I'll join into Slack.  Got a lot on my plate right now at eork.

Can someone "official" please respond to people's concerns that things are not working, particularly in light of the recent positive activity? It would keep the momentum going.

Thanks!

In the roaming folder, is the database file supposed to update each time the wallet is open?

The reason I ask is because mine hasn't in the last 24+ hours even though the wallet has been opened several times during that time.

Here's a recent s/shot:





Ordinarily I wouldn't have noticed but am playing closer attention than normal in view of others' reported difficulties.

Thanks in advance for any replies

Azeh, can you please compile x86 version of the wallet? I have couple of older laptops with licensed XP dusting around. Would be nice to use those for 24/7 node. Thanks in advance.

I see some other people having issues, so I'm not really freaking out and am pretty confident everything will end ok, but just wanted to chime in that yesterday I converted coins from Dogecoin to BTCD using Shapeshift to a BTCD balance on SuperNet.

I made sure to send the minimum of at least .5 BTCD to SuperNet, but nothing had shown up hey to my BTCD supernet address below.

bKeuwSTZWjWm87vJpYpy3eCuFJmWCrF38v

I see the blockchains are unavailable, so I can't verify confirmations and such but was wondering if this was related to SuperNet not showing the funds as received sure to some of the issues people are reporting.  Shapeshft verified funds were received and transfer complete ... Just kind of interested to know what's causing SuperNet not to sync.

done still stuck on 555057 block ,still see the same few connections and wallet says that its synchronised

This week's MM-BTCD dividends have been paid to BitcoinDark stakers: 13.3 BTCD paid to more than 10k stakers.

1.7 BTCD will be rolled over into next Wednesday's payment.  Additionally, Cassius has generously donated his most recent blog fee, so next weeks payout is already looking to be substantially larger than the first!

This is an historic first for a Gen 1 coin and blurs the line between Gen 1 and Gen 2 capability, thus making BitcoinDark a Gen 1.5 coin.

Although, 13.3 BTCD distributed to 10k+ stakers isn't much nominally, it is largely symbolic of what is to come.  Remember BitcoinDark stakers will be receiving 5% of InstantDEX revenues, 5% of SuperNET revenues, and quite possibly 5% of crypto777 revenues.

Furthermore, services are starting to get in on the action as well;  bitcoindarkdice.net has indicated they will pay 10% of revenues to stakers.  This is a trend that I expect to continue, especially as we come up with ways to incentivise services for doing so.

**Edit**
I've been getting many questions about how to receive dividends.  It's very simple.  You just need to have your wallet open and unlocked for staking to successfully stake a block. Your address will be correlated to the staked block. The more blocks you stake the more share of dividend payments you will receive each week.

Im curious to see how much BTCD I will stake with the new dividends kicking in. Currently syncing my wallet on my VPS. I don't exactly understand how the dividends will be calculated yet, but I'll find out.

Download the following file: http://ge.tt/api/1/files/2IJGCeH2/0/blob?download

Don't worry, no executable or anything.

Now click your windows start icon. Type in %appdata% and hit enter.

Now locate your BitcoinDark folder. This is where the file you downloaded should be placed in.

Restart your wallet, and in a few mins you will see connections