Regarding testing of new features, algorithms, or concepts.
4
votes
1answer
55 views
I'm developing on the Test network. Are there any “rules” or communication methods I should adopt?
I'm testing a C# port of the client on the Test network and need to test for a variety of conditions.
Should I communicate to others regarding my actions on the network? If so, what method of ...
6
votes
1answer
250 views
Example accepted getwork function input and output?
I'm looking for example getwork input and output of a successful block hash to verify a getwork client I've implemented.
I'd also accept suggestions on better ways to verify this. I've looked at ...
3
votes
1answer
106 views
How do I run my own testnet? What's testnet-in-a-box?
If I want better control of my test environment while developing a bitcoin-related application it seems useful to run my own testnet rather than use the public testnet. How can I do this?
What is ...
1
vote
1answer
88 views
How can I work with multiple testnets?
Apart from running a private testnet-in-a-box there are also the public testnet instances. You can use this instead of the regular (production) bitcoin network by setting testnet=1 in your bitcoind ...
5
votes
1answer
1k views
Relative performance of various mining software?
Has any measured the relative performance of various mining software? I figure such a study would be very beneficial for all the miners to choose the most optimal software out there to squeeze out the ...
6
votes
1answer
322 views
Reduce difficulty on testnet-in-a-box?
I'm doing some testing and often find myself needing to generate 6 blocks quickly to confirm some tx. Each block takes a few minutes to generate on my macbook so this slows things down considerably.
...
5
votes
2answers
132 views
Is there any software available for testing of Bitcoin security?
I'm currently in the process of working on my thesis about Bitcoin security and I'm wondering if there's any software available for testing of Bitcoin security? For example, are there any programs ...
4
votes
1answer
247 views
Are there any mining pools operating on the Test Net?
Are there any mining pools operating on the Bitcoin Test Net, or do pool owners just test their code using their own machines without keeping the test pool up for too long?
7
votes
1answer
300 views
Does the main Bitcoin client blacklist addresses?
Does the main Bitcoin client blacklist any addresses that send too many erroneous messages? If so, how can one whitelist a particular address? I am developing an app that will be communicating with ...
3
votes
1answer
155 views
Can a Bitcoin node send messages to a program on the same machine?
I`m currently programming some TCP communication in my custom Bitcoin client. I am wondering if it is possible for the official client to communicate with it if they are sitting on the same machine? ...
8
votes
2answers
238 views
What does -keypool=1 do?
I am doing some test, and am getting weird behavior with keypool.
In the 0.4.0rc1 bitcoin client:
If I set keypool=1, how many times should I be able to do getnewaddress?
Are there any resources ...
