Questions tagged [installation]
Related to installing Bitcoin-related software and hardware in a given system or machine.
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Is it safe to install Bitcoin Core using a package manager?
For example, on macOS:
brew install --cask bitcoin-core
Or on Ubuntu:
snap install bitcoin-core
Etc.
In particular, what attack vectors might I be exposing myself to if I choose to install Bitcoin ...
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lnd Command not found after installing from source
I want to run a lightning node. I already have bitcoin full node on a raspberry pi 4 external hard drive and I installed lnd on the hard drive like this:
git clone https://github.com/lightningnetwork/...
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How to gpg verify my bitcoin core download step by step on ubuntu server?
I am a newbie when it comes to setting up a bitcoin node but I am trying to gpg verify my bitcoin core download the pub keys to do so are no longer available. I have tried doing my own research but I ...
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Bitcoin core download randomly stops
my goal is to set up a full bitcoin node. This is my third try, please help.
Bitcoin core version: 24.0.1
Hardware spec: MacBook Pro late 2011 i5 4cpu, 4GB ram, 500GB HDD,
Software: fully formatted ...
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Getting "Flush: failed to commit file 1" errors after updating to macOS 13
I installed Bitcoin Core v22 on an external drive. It worked. After I updated to macOS 13, the wallet stopped running. I tried to reinstall and also tried v23. But it wouldn't do it. When loading ...
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What specific packages are required to be installed in order to create legacy wallets?
When attempting to create a legacy wallet using bitcoin-cli, I get the following error:
bitcoin-cli -named createwallet wallet_name="[...]" descriptors=false load_on_startup=true
error code: ...
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How to install bitcoin-cli on MacOS?
I have installed bitcoin-core with Homebrew on my MacOS, but the only package installed is Bitcoin-Qt. How do I also install bitcoin-cli?
(Just want to play with the commands for learning.)
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Prevented from running Bitcoin Core on macOS
When I install and attempt to use Bitcoin Core I receive the following error:
“Bitcoin Core” can’t be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software.
This software needs to be updated. ...
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When trying to run the make command I get the following error, I am working with M1 Machine for Mac
xxxxxxx@xxxx-MacBook-Pro bitcoin % make -j 1
Making all in src
CXX bitcoind-bitcoind.o
clang: warning: argument unused during compilation: '-fstack-clash-protection' [-Wunused-command-line-...
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When i try to install package on raspibitz I receive the annoying warnings regarding locale. What can i do to fix that problem?
When i try to install package on raspibitz I receive the annoying warnings regarding locale.
₿ sudo apt install apt-transport-https ...
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Error while installing libwally
I am trying to install libwally on my debian machine. I followed the installation guide but running ./configure I got the warning
=== configuring in src/secp256k1 (/home/standup/libwally-core/src/...
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Unable to `make` libbitcoin on Debian VPS
I'm trying to install the libbitcoin-rpc but I'm getting the following error when I try to install with make:
gcc -fPIC -O3 -g -Wall -Werror -Wextra -std=c99 -D VERSION=\"0.2\" -o src/...
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"which bitcoind" outputs nothing
I installed bitcoind using Windows 10 WSL Ubuntu.
I see the bitcoind.exe file in the src directory, but when I run "which bitcoind" I get no output.
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Upgrade bitcoin-core on Ubuntu
I have an installed and running full node (version 0.21.1) on a ubuntu machine. I saw the next version (22.0) is out so I looked at the official release notes to see how I had to upgrade. The only ...
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Verify everything is functioning in my full node
This is a newbie question, sorry.
I recently bought Bitcoin and thought I would do something to support the system that I have invested money in. So I bought the hardware to run a full node.
I just ...
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unable to install bitcoind (macOS, M1 chip)
I've been trying to install bitcoind on a new mac (Big Sur 11.4). I followed the instructions in doc/build-osx.md and installed all required dependencies, but when I try to run make, it gives me the ...
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Which binaries are required to run a headless node?
There are plenty of guides on installing Bitcoin Core on Linux, and the most popular advice is to do this:
install -m 0755 -o root -g root -t /usr/local/bin bitcoin-0.21.1/bin/*
Here is an unarchived ...
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fatal error using Win Bitcoin core to create node
It ran about 10 hours, loaded 70% of blockchain, now always this error in debug.log on restart
2021-06-21T14:11:58Z ERROR: ReadBlockFromDisk: Errors in block header at FlatFilePos(nFile=1801, nPos=...
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Can I interrupt the initial blockchain download without losing progress?
I just installed Bitcoin Core through brew on my mac.
The blockchain is now downloading but it's slowing down, so I would like to restart it.
Can I abort the process and restart it and will it pick up ...
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How can I install Bitcoin Core without having a 350GB harddrive? [duplicate]
I would like to run Bitcoin Core on my laptop with approx 100 Gb of HDD available.
From the installation instructions I understand that a full node must initially download the full approx. 350 Gb ...
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Security risks with running bitcoin core, and how to protect yourself
I'm new to bitcoin and want to help the network by running a full node. I plan to download bitcoin core from the bitcoin.org website, and run it on a spare laptop, by my concern is how do I protect my ...
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Depends: libgcc-s1 (>=3.0) but it is not installable (Bitcoind wallet dependency problem on Debian)
On Debian I successfully compiled .bitcoind without a wallet, but now I need the wallet.
./configure tells me I need Berkeley CXX headers. Searching for how to do this on Debian brings up a bunch of ...
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When I try to download Bitcoin Core on MacOS it says "Apple cannot check it for malicious software"? Is it safe to download?
Brand new Mac Mini, latest macOS Catalina (10.15.6 (19G2021)), followed instructions on bitcoin.org download page. Double click Bitcoin Core.app, and I get:
“Bitcoin Core.app” can’t be opened ...
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Bitcoin Core Re-install- Don't want to Overwrite Chain Previously Downloaded
I have a full Bitcoin chain that I downloaded using Bitcoin Core (v.0.18.0.0, from Ubuntu's launchpad bitcoin ppa). I've moved to another machine and installed the Snap linked from BitcoinCore.Org, ...
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Installation instrucion the for bitcoin core (tar.gz file from bitcoin.org in Linux/Ubuntu Desktop 18.04.)
There are many discussions going on as there is a lack of a simple tutorial as to how to install Bitcoin Core (GUI) on Linux distributions, i.e Ubuntu 18.04.
Bitcoin.org offers the tar.gz file (i.e. ...
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How Do I Fix This Error Without Loosing Stored Blocks On Pc?
I opened my Bitcoin Core program today on my Windows 7 PC via an external hard disk (1 TB) and I found the following error:
MinGW Runtime Assertion
Assertion Failed!
Program: E:\Blockchain\bitcoin-qt....
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I tried installing Bitcoin on a Ubuntu 18.4 server. The status of the Block is still in 0 even after two days of installation
I tried installing Bitcoin on a Ubuntu 18.4 server. After installing the Bitcoin core, I started Bitcoin-diamond. The status of the Block is still in 0 even after two days of installation.
I want to ...
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How to install bitcoind (Bitcoin Core) on Ubuntu?
I want to install a command line-only full node bitcoind on a mini PC with 4GB RAM and Ubuntu. What are the steps to do it and how can I check if it works?
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How do I securely update Bitcoin Core?
I am currently running a Bitcoin Core wallet 0.18.1.
What do I need to do to update it to 0.19.0.1 version?
Would be very grateful for instructions as I am relatively new to this.
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Where can I find Armory 92.3 for download?
I am trying to use Windows XP and need Armory 92.3
to do it. Where can I download that version without compiling?
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Can I delete /home/USER/bitcoin after successfully installing bitcoind?
I wonder if I can delete the git folder I cloned after I did the installation. Probably yes, right? Do people do this? Or is it more usefull to update the git after some time and then build bitcoind ...
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Installation of Bitcoin Core 0.18.0 on Ubuntu 18.04.2 error
I used "sudo snap install bitcoin-core" and it appeared to install fine except I get the error: "Failed to launch 'Bitcoin Core' Desktop file didn't specify Exec
Field." Did I do something wrong? ...
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Please tell me the procedure for installing bitcoin full node in CUI on CentOS
I am really sorry, please teach.
Please tell me the procedure for installing bitcoin full node in CUI on CentOS.
Currently I installed using the following procedure, but I got an error in RPC ...
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error: Authorization failed: Incorrect rpcuser or rpcpassword
After installing bitcoin on CentOS/AWS, an error occurs when connecting with cli.
$ bitcoind -daemon -conf=/.bitcoin/bitcoin.conf
Bitcoin server starting
$ bitcoin-cli getbalance
error: Authorization ...
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How to complete install of bitcoin-0.17.1 on linux (fedora 29)
So I downloaded and unzipped bitcoin core. I now have bitcoin-0.17.1 sitting in my home directory . What next? How do I install and run this? (Obviously I am a newb, help much appreciated.)
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dyld: Library not loaded when running bitcoind on a mac
I'm having trouble running bitcoind on my Mac (Sierra). I previously had bitcoind installed, compiled from source, but had to remove it when I was running low on space. I recently installed Bitcoin ...
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Bitcoin-qt is trying toload to C drive instead of my D drive [duplicate]
So I'm running a 250 GB SSHD for my windows boot drive and basic system functions. I am running a 1 TB standard HD for my larger files (like the bitcoin ledger). How do I prevent Bitcoin-qt from ...
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Install Copay on Windows 7 64 bit desktop
I have windows 7 64 bit. I need more information. Step by step, please.
I have reviewed the previous answers but do not understand: (New copay on Windows 7)
1) Exactly what to download from where
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How can I install Electrum on 32-bit Windows?
So on the Electrum site in the download section for Windows 7 Pro there is no reference to 32 or 64 bit? I need a desktop version in 32-bit?
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Migrating from bitcoin core to bitcoind
I have installed bitcoin core in my ubuntu-14.04 which is working fine.
Now I want to install bitcoind in the same Machine. Can I install bitcoind along with bitcoin core or I need to uninstall ...
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Unable to install Bitcoin Core on my MacOS High Sierra
I'm trying to install Bitcoin Core (downloaded from bitcoin.org/en/download) on my MacOS High Sierra. But, I'm repeatedly getting the error The document "Bitcoin-Core" could not be opened. Finder ...
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git checkout v0.16.3 gives error
Trying to update my bitcoin core installation on raspberry pi with git checkout and it's giving the error "error: pathspec 'v0.16.3' did not match any file(s) known to git." Any recommendations?
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Does bitcoin 0.16.1 work with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) Windows 10?
Does the bitcoin core for ubuntu work with windows 10 WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) command line? What issues are there if any since its install the ubuntu version under windows 10.
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Offline Armory does not let me sign transaction, how do I upgrade?
I have an offline laptop that will not let me sign the transaction. I am running Armory 0.92.3 and Bitcoin Core 0.9.2.1.
I know that I need to upgrade to a new computer. Any thoughts how and the ...
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communicate programically Dash coin core wallet
I have installed dash coin wallet in my amazon server by using instruction from the below url
https://planetcrypton.com/install-dash-daemon
I want to communicate coin wallet via php programme. i ...
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Install bitcoin core on raspberry pi 3
Is it possible to install bitcoin core on raspberry pi 3 since I tried it once and it did not work out and I have an external drive for the bitcoin data for it?
OS: raspbian (8 GB space with 1TB HDD ...
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how to install Bitcoin and bitcoin cash on the same ubuntu server?
I've installed bitcoin core as the documentation in bitcoin.org and its working great. then, I tried to install bitcoin-ABC manually as following:
wget bitcoin-cash-gnu.tar.gz
tar xzf bitcoin-cash-...
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Does GNOME or KDE desktop enviroment matter, at running a BitcoinCore node?
I have just installed Debian 9 (my first linux OS), and I am now choosing my Desktop enviroment. I have doubts at choosing between GNOME and KDE.
I know that both are conpatible with BitcoinCore, but ...
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How to verify the Bitcoin core software?
I just installed Bitcoin core (v0.15.1) for the first time. I've read that it's best to verify the software after downloading, but I don't see the links that are referred to in the instructions/videos....
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How to use API of BTC.com
I'd like to get some information(BTC's difficulty, hash rate).
I think I can get that from api of BTC.com, and I checked github of btccom, but I can't mount api with python.
How Can I use btccom api(...