Run a ChronX Node
Strengthen the network. Earn rewards starting January 1, 2029.
Strengthen the network. Earn rewards starting January 1, 2029.
Running a ChronX node helps decentralize the network, validates transactions, and keeps the protocol independent of any single point of failure. The network is permissionless — anyone can run a node on Windows or Linux. Node operators will be eligible for rewards from the 1,000,000,000 KX Node Rewards pool beginning January 1, 2029.
The installers already connect to these seeds (live chain 7fd9138c). Listed here for manual setups.
A read-only full node: it keeps and checks its own copy of the ledger and relays it. It holds no money and no wallet keys, and starts automatically with your computer. Step-by-step install guide.
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). Unzip, double-click Install ChronX Node.
Download for WindowsSHA-256 ef53a01a381d9ad0e7413917bd213c7278330d9252bfc969683e8d5c3ec1969a
8 MB
Apple Silicon (M1 or later). Unpack, run sudo bash install.sh.
SHA-256 ea6f5cd38a879abcf2f7ae37a23c7c2dd957f809c925edb1092a718e120d26dc
7 MB
x86_64 · Ubuntu 22.04+ / Debian 12+. Unpack, run sudo bash install.sh.
SHA-256 3cbecb679cb89459bb0c5550a6e58d9b2150a34706413ebacf8195b35dd46f2f
9 MB
Verified copy of the ledger at vertex 38,035. The installers download and check it automatically.
Download snapshotSHA-256 2cce299baf150af847752d909febd75aa99fc0069ecc9be62fc547ef7a1fd6bd
257 MB
All fingerprints: SHA256SUMS.txt. Optional node name: the installer asks for one; it is public, so leave out your exact location.
Getting Started
Windows: unzip the download and double-click Install ChronX Node. Mac / Linux: unpack and run sudo bash install.sh.
Optionally type a public name for your node. The installer downloads the verified chain snapshot and sets the node to start automatically with your computer.
About a minute later it shows RESULT: OK — your node agrees with the network. Run Check ChronX Node any time to see it again.
Keep your machine online to maximize Node Rewards eligibility. Rewards begin January 1, 2029.
No. Run your node whenever you can. More uptime increases your eligibility for rewards, but there is no minimum requirement.
Only the electricity and bandwidth your machine uses. There is no staking requirement and no KX deposit needed.
January 1, 2029. The 1,000,000,000 KX Node Rewards pool unlocks over 100 years via harmonic schedule. Distribution criteria will be published before that date.
Not with this release: packages are Windows x86_64, macOS Apple Silicon and Linux x86_64. ARM64 Linux is planned.
Not required but recommended. Open TCP port 30303 on your router for best connectivity. The node works behind NAT using relay peers.
Windows: C:\ProgramData\ChronX\node-7fd9138c. Mac: /usr/local/chronx-node-7fd9138c. Linux: /opt/chronx-node-7fd9138c. About 1 GB today; it grows slowly.
The ChronX node is open-source. View source on GitHub