Install PEPE Core Wallet

Below is a step-by-step guide to install PepeCoin Core on a Linux system. This guide assumes you are using a Debian-based distribution like Ubuntu. If you are using a different distribution, the steps might vary slightly.

Prerequisites

Operating System: Ensure you have a compatible Linux distribution (Ubuntu 20.04 or later is recommended).
Dependencies: Install necessary dependencies like build-essential, libtool, autotools-dev, and others.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Update and Upgrade System

First, update your system to ensure all packages are up to date.

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

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2. Install Dependencies

Install the necessary dependencies for building PepeCoin Core.

sudo apt install -y build-essential libtool autotools-dev automake pkg-config bsdmainutils python3 libssl-dev libevent-dev libboost-system-dev libboost-filesystem-dev libboost-chrono-dev libboost-test-dev libboost-thread-dev libminiupnpc-dev libzmq3-dev libqt5gui5 libqt5core5a libqt5dbus5 qttools5-dev qttools5-dev-tools libprotobuf-dev protobuf-compiler libqrencode-dev

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3. Download PepeCoin Core

Download the latest release of PepeCoin Core for your OS from the official website or GitHub repository. These are the install instructions for Ubuntu Linux x86_64 bit architechture as of october 20th 2024,

# Navigate to your desired directory
cd ~/Downloads

# Download the latest release
wget https://github.com/pepecoinppc/pepecoin/releases/download/v1.0.1/pepecoin-1.0.1-x86_64-linux-gnu.tar.gz

# Extract the archive
tar -xzf pepecoin-1.0.1-x86_64-linux-gnu.tar.gz

# Navigate into the extracted directory
cd pepecoin-1.0.1

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4. Build PepeCoin Core

Configure and build the PepeCoin Core software.

# Configure the build
./autogen.sh
./configure --disable-tests --disable-bench --without-gui

# Build the software
make

# Optionally, install the software system-wide
sudo make install

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5. Create Configuration File

Create a configuration file for your PepeCoin Core node.

# Create the configuration directory
mkdir -p ~/.pepecoin

# Create the configuration file
nano ~/.pepecoin/pepecoin.conf

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Add the following content to the pepecoin.conf file, choose a secure username & Password:

server=1
rpcuser=yourusername
rpcpassword=yourpassword
rpcallowip=127.0.0.1
rpcport=8332
port=8333
daemon=1
txindex=1

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6. Start PepeCoin Core

Start the PepeCoin Core daemon.

# Start the daemon
pepecoind -daemon

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7. Verify Installation

Verify that PepeCoin Core is running correctly.

# Check the status
pepecoin-cli getinfo

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Additional Tips

Backup Your Wallet: Regularly back up your wallet file located in ~/.pepecoin/wallet.dat.
Update Regularly: Keep your PepeCoin Core software updated with the latest releases.
Join Community: Join the PepeCoin community for support and updates.

Troubleshooting

Build Errors: Ensure all dependencies are installed correctly. Check the output of the configure and make commands for any errors.
Configuration Issues: Ensure your pepecoin.conf file is correctly formatted and located in the right directory.
Network Issues: Ensure your firewall allows connections on the specified ports (default is 8333 for P2P and 8332 for RPC).

Find additional documentation on https://pepecoin.org