How to Install Cryptonote on Kali Linux

Cryptonote is a privacy-centric cryptocurrency that is designed to be resistant to ASICs and easy for individuals to mine using their own personal computers. In this tutorial, we'll walk through how to install Cryptonote on Kali Linux.

Step 1: Install Dependencies

1. Open your terminal and update your system by running the command sudo apt update.
2. Install the dependencies required to build Cryptonote by running the command sudo apt install build-essential cmake libboost-all-dev git.

Step 2: Clone the Cryptonote Repository

1. In your terminal, navigate to the directory where you want to install Cryptonote.
2. Clone the Cryptonote repository by running the command git clone https://github.com/cryptonotefoundation/cryptonote.git.

Step 3: Build Cryptonote

1. Navigate to the Cryptonote directory by running the command cd cryptonote.
2. Create a build directory by running the command mkdir build && cd build.
3. Generate the build files by running the command cmake ...
4. Build Cryptonote by running the command make.

Step 4: Run Cryptonote

1. Navigate to the bin/ directory by running the command cd ../bin/.
2. Start Cryptonote by running the command ./simplewallet.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed Cryptonote on Kali Linux.

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