[Masernode] Installation Guide for Masternode

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Installation Guide for Masternode on Windows

Introduction

PEPEPOW is a decentralized blockchain project that combines innovation, transparency, and community engagement. Below is a comprehensive guide to setting up a Masternode on Windows.

Requirements

  • 10 million PEPEW coins.
  • Wallet program (downloadable from the PEPEPOW GitHub).
  • A computer that is always online.
  • A static IP address.

Step-by-Step Installation

  1. Install the Wallet Program
    • Download and install the QT Wallet from the official GitHub page.
    • Allow the wallet to fully synchronize (this may take several hours).
    • If synchronization issues arise, refer to resources on the PEPEPOW website or Discord.
  2. Find Your Wallet Address
    • Open the wallet, navigate to File > Receiving Addresses.
    • If no address exists, create a new one.
  3. Transfer PEPEW Coins
    • Send exactly 10 million PEPEW coins to your address in a single transaction.
    • Ensure the receiving wallet address has a zero balance before transferring.
  4. Enable the Masternode Tab
    • Open the wallet, go to Settings > Options > Wallet.
    • Enable the Masternode tab and restart the wallet.
  5. Find Masternode Output and Private Key
    • Open Tools > Debug Console and enter the following commands:
      • masternode outputs (to get the transaction output).
      • masternode genkey (to generate the private key).
  6. Edit PEPEPOW.conf
    • Navigate to Tools > Open Wallet Configuration File and add the following lines: 
      masternode=1
masternodeprivkey=<Your_Private_Key>
externalip=<Your_Static_IP>
  7. Edit masternode.conf
    • Navigate to Tools > Open Masternode Configuration File and input: 
      <Node_Name> <Static_IP>:8833 <Private_Key> <Transaction_Output>
  8. View Configured Masternodes
    • Go to the Masternode screen > My Masternodes to verify your configuration.
  9. Start the Masternode
    • Click the Start All button and confirm the action.
    • Check if your node is listed with the status ENABLED.
  10. Verify Status
    • Open Debug Console and input: 
      masternode status
    • Ensure the response shows Successfully STARTED.
    • Verify on the PEPEPOW Explorer.
  11. Receive Rewards
    • The first reward will be credited approximately 24 hours after your Masternode is in ENABLED status.

Masternode Setup Guide (Ubuntu/Linux)

Requirements

  • Virtual machine with a static IP address  (SSH access optional).
  • 10 million PEPEW coins.
  • Latest PEPEPOW wallet from GitHub.

Step-by-Step Installation

  1. Establish SSH Connection 
    ssh -i <Your_Private_Key>.key user@<Your_IP_Address>
  2. Download and Extract Wallet Files
    For ARM64:

    wget -c https://github.com/MattF42/PePe-core/releases/download/v2.6.2.12/PEPEPOW-v2.6.2.12-b837f88-release-aarch64-linux-gnu.tgz -O - | tar -xz

    For X64 (QT-gui):

    wget -c https://github.com/MattF42/PePe-core/releases/download/v2.6.2.12/PEPEPOW-v2.6.2.12-b837f88-release-x86_64-linux-gnu.tgz -O - | tar -xz
  3. Synchronize the Wallet 
    ./PEPEPOWd -daemon
  4. Check Synchronization Status 
    ./PEPEPOW-cli getblockcount
  5. Obtain Wallet Address and Transfer Coins 
    ./PEPEPOW-cli getaccountaddress ""
./PEPEPOW-cli getbalance
  6. Generate Masternode Output and Private Key 
    ./PEPEPOW-cli masternode outputs
./PEPEPOW-cli masternode genkey
  7. Edit Configuration Files
    • Install Nano if not available: 
      sudo apt update -y
sudo apt install nano
cd .PEPEPOWcore
nano PEPEPOW.conf
nano masternode.conf
    • Add the necessary details to PEPEPOW.conf and masternode.conf.
  8. Restart the Wallet and Run Masternode 
    ./PEPEPOW-cli stop
./PEPEPOWd -daemon
./PEPEPOW-cli masternode start-all
  9. Verify Masternode Status 
    ./PEPEPOW-cli masternode status
./PEPEPOW-cli masternodelist info "<Your_IP>"
  10. Download Wallet Backup 
    scp -i <Your_Private_Key>.key ubuntu@<Your_IP_Address>:/home/ubuntu/.PEPEPOWcore/wallet.dat C:\Users\<Your_User>\Downloads\wallet.dat

This guide provides the complete steps for setting up a PEPEPOW Masternode on both Windows and Linux platforms. Follow these instructions to securely configure and operate your node while earning rewards!

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