How to Install CryptoNote on Linux Mint Latest

CryptoNote is an open-source technology that allows users to transfer assets anonymously over the internet. Follow these steps to install CryptoNote on Linux Mint Latest.

Pre-Requisites

Steps to Install CryptoNote

  1. Open the terminal by pressing Ctrl + Alt + T keys or clicking on the terminal icon on the taskbar.

  2. Add the CryptoNote repository key by typing the following command :

    wget https://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/cryptonote/cryptonote-key.asc -O - | sudo apt-key add -
    
  3. Add the CryptoNote repository to your system using the following command:

    echo "deb https://downloads.sourceforge.net/project/cryptonote/debian stretch main" | sudo tee -a /etc/apt/sources.list.d/cryptonote.list
    
  4. Update the package lists by running the following command:

    sudo apt-get update
    
  5. Install the CryptoNote daemon package by typing the following command:

    sudo apt-get install cryptonoted
    
  6. Once the installation is complete, you can start the CryptoNote daemon by typing:

    cryptonoted
    

    This command will create the configuration file in your home folder.

  7. Now, you can interact with your CryptoNote server using command-line tools or GUI. If you want to use the GUI, you can install a CryptoNote wallet.

    You can install the Gui wallet package by typing the following command:

    sudo apt-get install qmwallet
    
  8. After the installation completes, you can start the wallet by typing:

    qmwallet
    

Congratulations, you have successfully installed CryptoNote on Linux Mint Latest.

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