Wallet Bootstrap

Wallet Bootstrap for NoteBlockchain

Usage

To bootstrap NoteBlockchain's blockchain data to your computer, you need to download the bootstrap.zip from the releases section and replace your existing blockchain data.

Current Blocks in Bootstrap

This bootstrap contains blocks upto 4621932.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Shut Down NoteBlockchain Core: Ensure that the NoteBlockchain application (QT wallet or notecoind daemon) is completely closed on your computer/machine before starting the transfer. This prevents data corruption.

2. Locate the Data Directory: The default location of the NoteBlockchain data directory (which contains the blocks and chainstate folders, and the wallet.dat file) varies by operating system:

   • Windows: %APPDATA%\Notecoin (e.g., C:\Users\YourUserName\AppData\Roaming\Notecoin on Vista and later)
   • macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Notecoin/
   • Linux: ~/.notecoin/

   Note: The AppData and Library folders are often hidden by default. You may need to enable "Show hidden files" in your system's settings. Important: Take a backup of the wallet.dat file located in the library. This is just for safety purposes.

3. Download the Data: Download the bootstrap.zip file from the GitHub Repo to a location that you can access.

4. Unzip the data: Unzip the data to the existing folder where your existing blockchain data resides. You can safely replace the existing files in that folder.

5. Configure the New Computer (Optional but Recommended): If you want to store the data in a non-default location on the new computer, you need to specify the new path. You can do this by adding the datadir=<dir> option to the notecoin.conf configuration file or by using the command line argument when launching Bitcoin Core (e.g., "C:\Program Files\NoteBlockchain\win64-notecoin-qt.exe" -datadir=D:\NTBCData for Windows).

6. Start NoteBlockchain: Launch NoteBlockchain QT app or notecoind on your machine. It should recognize the existing blockchain data and only need to sync the most recent blocks, which is much faster than a full initial download.

Important Considerations

• Security: Only copy the block database from a Bitcoin installation you personally control and over a secure connection, as you are implicitly trusting the data's integrity.
• Wallet Data: The wallet.dat file is in the same directory and contains your private keys. Do not modify or replace this file.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: The core blockchain files (in blocks and chainstate folders) are cross-platform compatible, so you can copy between Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.