Small machine.
Meaningful contribution.
Run a node to verify payments, relay blocks, and optionally mine TCN. Start with a Linux machine you control.
1 vCPU · 1 GB RAM
x86_64 or ARM64, with swap.
2+ vCPU and 2 GB RAM recommended.
5 GB to start
20 GB SSD recommended.
Storage needs grow with network use.
Linux + systemd
Ubuntu or Debian recommended.
Allow TCP port 7333 for mainnet
peers.
Install the node.
The installer sets up the node, wallet, and background service. It checks the release checksum and can build from source if a binary is unavailable.
curl -fsSL https://the-coin.cloud/install.sh | sudo bash
Prefer to validate without mining?
curl -fsSL https://the-coin.cloud/install.sh | sudo bash -s
-- --no-mine
Save your recovery phrase.
Use an existing mining address or follow the installer to create a wallet. Write down the recovery phrase when it appears and store it privately, offline. You need it to restore access to your funds.
Check your node.
The node synchronizes before mining. Check the service and follow its progress:
systemctl status thecoind
journalctl -u thecoind -fMining is competitive. Rewards are not guaranteed and become spendable after 100 blocks of maturity.
Prefer to build it yourself?
Explore the source, release packages, and complete operator guide.