æternity

This is the code used for the testnet for the æternity project.

This testnet uses simple PoW consensus. Its purpose is to show how state-channels work.

Compiling and Runing

You will need Erlang and a couple of libraries. Please follow instructions: For Ubuntu

Then, start your node with following script:

sh start.sh

Commands

Create an account

Make an account

If you just want to start mining, skip this step, sync with the network and use the 'start mining' command below.

Sync with the network

To sync with the network and download the blockchain:

easy:sync()

Mining

To start mining with all CPU cores:

mine:start().

To stop mining:

mine:stop().

to check if you are currently mining:

mine:status().

Check your balance

easy:balance().

Stop a node

To stop a node run:

easy:off().

Else

If you want to know more, check out our whitepaper on aeternity.com and get in touch with us via Gitter Chat or write us (emails in whitepaper).