Getting started

Pick the path that matches what you want to do. Each one stands on its own, so you can skip the rest.

note

Everything below runs against the public testnet. Testnet coins have no value. Mainnet has not launched.

Mine

You need a computer with a modern CPU and a few GB of free RAM. One command installs the miner.

curl -fsSL https://downloads.zecnero.org/install-miner.sh | bash

Windows users run the PowerShell installer instead. Both are covered in the mining quick start.

Use a wallet

Install the wallet, write down your seed and get an address. Then claim a few testnet coins from the faucet so you have something to send.

1. Install the wallet
2. Back up your seed
3. Claim from the faucet

Run a node

A node checks every block and transaction itself. Run one if you mine solo, operate a pool or service, or would rather not trust the public node.

1. Install zecnerod
2. Open the P2P port
3. Keep up with network upgrades

Integrate

For pools, exchanges, explorers and wallet developers.

• Pool operators kit: block templates, the RandomX key schedule, the founder output and test vectors.
• Exchanges and integrators: confirmations, address formats, RPC and shielded deposits.
• Explorer API

Get help

Ask in Discord. The FAQ covers the most common problems.