Synchronizing problem.

[AeonMouse]

My Mac Wallet is stuck at block zero. Appears to have no connections, but there's nothing clarifying. Please help.

[davidstoneham]

I've just noticed the same thing trying to sync a new blockchain. I'm currently looking at what was changed from V1.0.0.3 as it works in that version so hopefully, I'll be able to get some insight for this. If you want to get up and running ASAP you can apply a bootstrap file

[AeonMouse]

Greetings and thanks for being quick to reply.

I’ve been working at applying a bootstrap for sometime.…with windows based instructions. If you can even attempt to coherently instruct me on the correct Mac process, I would be very grateful for it. I’m at the part where I supposedly must access hidden files. I did this once removing Mac Cleaner scamware, but have since forgotten the steps…of which this is no doubt only one of them. Help??? Thank you.

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I've just noticed the same thing trying to sync a new blockchain. I'm currently looking at what was changed from V1.0.0.3 as it works in that version so hopefully, I'll be able to get some insight for this. If you want to get up and running ASAP you can apply a bootstrap file

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[davidstoneham]

To get to your Linda data directory open Finder, click the 'Go' menu and choose 'Go to folder' and type ~/Library/Application Support/Linda/

that should get you to where you need to copy the bootstrap files

[davidstoneham]

If you're still having trouble there's a full mac guide for bootstraping at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZYAt4lWbRi7SqE8NEGkGFM43oG3mqaZWocbA3RxdeXg/edit

[AeonMouse]

So they require an email address and an agreement to terms and conditions which appear a little sketchy. It reads as a reminder that they are all powerful and I should be thankful to be in their divine presence. So much for anonymity.

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If you're still having trouble there's a full mac guide for bootstraping at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZYAt4lWbRi7SqE8NEGkGFM43oG3mqaZWocbA3RxdeXg/edit

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[davidstoneham]

@AeonMouse not sure who you are referring to that requires your information? or do you need a google account to access the guide? if so I'll get a link to one that doesn't require your details. Crypto should be synonymous with anonymous :)

[AeonMouse]

I’ve passed that. The problem now is as much as I appreciate your time and help trying to explain this, It’s just not working, or making sense.

I’ve downloaded and certainly even redownloaded (over and over). The wallet and the bootstrap. I do not understand whatever it is I’m supposed to do. This is the absolute most painful experience Ive ever had downloading and connecting an allegedly functional wallet. This will definitely piss off and dissuade the masses. I thought I was intuitive when it came to Macs. This wallet has me second guessing all that. I really think I’m beginning to find myself more irritated with this wallet than any other. I’m actually needing to step away from the computer, as this has just found my ire. It’s like being handed two items but there is no clear instruction to make them function together. But it seems like everyone else is having no trouble?????? Incredibly frustrating. The bootstrap makes no sense, and my computer seems to be ignorant to it all, unable to make sense of the items in the folder.

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@AeonMousehttps://github.com/AeonMouse not sure who you are referring to that requires your information? or do you need a google account to access the guide? if so I'll get a link to one that doesn't require your details. Crypto should be synonymous with anonymous :)

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[davidstoneham]

I completely understand how frustrating this can be! The bootstrapping is a painful process especially if you have never dealt with hidden files and processes. You should be able to sync it without bootstrapping but something appears to be broken there, I'm hoping I can find it but I'm not a Linda developer so I'm just trying to fix it for my own sanity.

I'll try give you a super easy step by step instructions that hop[efully will work for you but I understand if you've alread lit your computer on fire :)

1. download the bootstrap (any of them which i assume you already have) and unzip it
2. stop the linda program if it's running
3. Open Finder, click the 'Go' menu and choose 'Go to folder' and type ~/Library/Application Support/Linda/ and hit enter. If you cant get into this folder then repeat the process but go to ~/Library/Application Support/ and create a new folder in that directory called Linda
4. Once your in the folder ~/Library/Application Support/Linda/ you'll want to delete everything in that folder EXPECT your wallet.dat file (if there is one there, if not no problem)
5. Copy ALL the files from the unzipped bootstrap folder into this Linda directory. The direct should then contain two folders (database & txleveldb) and some other files like blk00001.dat and others.
6. that's it! You can now start the Linda program again and your sync status should now say hours or days behind depending on how old the bootstrap is.

You can also jump on the Linda discord (they have a pretty great community) and OxFish will be more than happy to walk you through the process (he's an expert at this bootstrapping business) discord: https://discord.gg/WrfNzK4 linda gudes and more: https://www.lindaprojectinfo.com

[larsen161]

@AeonMouse I have a more concise guide for bootstrapping the Mac wallet if you're still stuck on this. https://github.com/larsen161/Lindacoin/wiki/Upgrading-a-wallet-to-v2#mac

[AeonMouse]

Hello. Yes. That would be appreciated. Thanks

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@AeonMousehttps://github.com/AeonMouse I have a more concise guide for bootstrapping the Mac wallet if you're still stuck on this. https://github.com/larsen161/Lindacoin/wiki/Upgrading-a-wallet-to-v2#mac

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[Chris-Lindacoin]

Hi @AeonMouse did you get up and running, give me a shout if I can assist in any way chris@lindacoin.com

[Hobbyistpool]

Had the same problem, Fixed it with this mod to main.cpp

`Main.CPP Line 1948

    // Check coinbase reward for blocks above PREMINE
if(pindexBest->nHeight > PREMINE_BLOCK) {
    if (vtx[0].GetValueOut() > nReward)
        return DoS(50, error("ConnectBlock() : coinbase reward exceeded (actual=%d vs calculated=%d)",
               vtx[0].GetValueOut(),
               nReward));
  }
}`