Snapshot: Local storage of the Blockchain

[sbisig]

What would you like to be added:

Local storage of the Blockchain

Why is this needed:

It is very annoying (and inefficient) to wait hours until the whole blockchain is synchronized/downloaded (after each version update)

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[RobinTorque]

Hi @sbisig The following texts might help

https://defichain-wiki.com/wiki/Fullnode#Create_and_use_backup_for_blockchain_data

https://defichain-wiki.com/wiki/Fullnode#Blockchain_Snapshot_Service

[izzycsy]

Hi @sbisig , thanks for your feedback, this issue is there will be an automated snapshot released soon, alternatively you may use it manually first. Thank you for your patience.

[izzycsy]

Hi @sbisig , update v2.3.2 is out, this is a mandatory update. 
Please read through the release notes before updating.

The above feature / issue is not included in this update yet, this comment is to notify you about the update.

[izzycsy]

Hi @sbisig , v2.3.3 is out. Please read through the release notes before updating. If you have not sync to 100%, there was a node issue on 05/04/2021 that may have cause the network error, everything is back online now, you may try the following:

Option 1 — Reset & Reindex (sync from 0%)

1. Settings > Reset & Reindex


 Option 2 — Snapshot (sync from 90%+)

1. Settings > Reset & Reindex
2. Wait for app to start syncing
3. Ensure you’ve at least 27GB of extra space
4. 
Click on i located at bottom-left corner of app screen

5. Download Snapshot

If your issue persist, we can further discuss on the problem here Unable to start blockchain. We would like to keep same issues in one thread. Thank you for your patience.