[Masernode] Installation Guide for Masternode

Legacy safety warning: This archived procedure targets the software and network state at its publication date. Do not run these commands verbatim on a current wallet or node. Verify the current PEPEPOW Core release and network state first. Stop the wallet cleanly and keep a separate backup of wallet.dat before file or blockchain changes. Never share private keys or recovery phrases. Treat hard-coded peers, block heights, download URLs, and services as historical, and inspect any remote script before executing it.

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!