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Ethereum: To run bitcoin core testnet on Ubuntu 16.04

Emani Hinton

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Starting Bitcoin Core Testnet on Ubuntu 16.04: Step by Step Guide

Do you want to test and check the validation of the Bitcoin Core (BTC) Portfolio at Testnet? You are not alone, because this process can be overwhelming for new users. In this article we will lead you through steps to launch Bitcoin Core Version 4.x on Ubuntu 16.04.

Preliminary Requirements:

  • Ubuntu 16.04 lts was installed

  • Downloaded and Installed Official Bitcoin Foundation (v4.x) Repository

Step 1: Install the Required Packages

Before starting Bitcoin core, make sure that the necessary packages are installed. You can use the following commands:

`Bash

Sudo apt-get update

Sudo Apt-Get Install Ethereum Ethereum-qt-Core Ethereum-qt-GPU LIBSEX-Dev LIBLUESMACK-Dev Libeuro-TX-Dev Libic

Step 2: Update and Update

To make sure you have the latest version of Bitcoin Core, Update and Update Your System:

`Bash

Sudo apt-get update

Sudo apt -Get update

Step 3: Download Bitcoin Core Version 4.x

Download the latest version of Bitcoin core from the official repository. In the case of Ubuntu 16.04 Download Bitcoin-Core-4.X:

Bash

wet

Step 4: Extract The Bitcoin Core

Escape the Downloaded Core Bitcoin Archive:

`Bash

Of the XVF Bitcoin-core-v4.x

Step 5: Create a New User for Bitcoin Core

Create a New Bitcoin Core User and Add It to the “Sudo” Group. This will allow the Bitcoin core to be launched with increased permissions:

`Bash

Sudo mkdir -p /home /bitcoincore

Sudo Chown Bitcoincore: Bitcoincore /Home/bitcoincore/.bitcoincore

Step 6: Configure Core Bitcoin

Configure Bitcoin core by configuring the config.json file. This file contains Important Configuration Settings for your Portfolio:

`Bash

Sudo nano /home/bitcoincore/.bitcoincore/config.json

Add or modify the following settings to meet your needs:

  • Network: SetNetwork = Testnnet to start in test.

  • Maxchainlength: Adjust this Setting according to your needs.

Step 7: Start Bitcoin Core

Start the Bitcoin Core using the following command:

`Bash

./Bitcoin-core-v4.x

This will start the Bitcoin Core Portfolio and Start Synchronization with Testnet. This process may take about 20 days, depending on the internet speed and data transfer speed.

Step 8: Test and Check Checking

After starting Bitcoin core, you can test and check your wallet by sending transactions from the script or using the online tool, such as [Bitcoin Testnet Explorer] (

tips and variants:

  • To start the Bitcoin core in noise mode (without graphic interface), add the following flag to your command:

`Bash

./bitcoin-core-v4.x-bez głowy

  • If you encounter problems, check the official Bitcoin core repository in terms of known problems -itcoin -d accret).

  • To Get More Advanced Configuration Options, See Basic Documentation Bitcoin: <

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully launch the Bitcoin core on Ubuntu 16.04 and test the Testnet Portfolio. Happy Tests!