Open-source proof-of-work network

BitStar

A Bitcoin Core based cryptocurrency bootstrap with 21 million BST, 10-minute blocks, SHA256d mining, and a documented no-premine launch path.

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Genesis00000c45c905ce3e3beeb9eb534650276947373d3a2a15694b4624a89bce4b49
BitStar BST coin identity
Current statusPublic source and two seed nodes live
Official domainbitstarcoin.org
PolicyNo premine, no hidden nonstop mining allocation

Network identity

Bitcoin-style monetary rules, BitStar branding.

The public identity is intentionally simple: scarce supply, proof-of-work validation, clear launch warnings, and source-first transparency.

TickerBST
Max supply21,000,000
Block time10 minutes
ConsensusSHA256d PoW
Halving210,000 blocks
PremineNone
P2P port21333
Bech32bst1

Bootstrap package

Download, verify, then test locally.

The latest release candidate includes an unsigned Windows installer, the manual Windows launcher zip, and a Linux x86_64 headless package. Verify the signed checksum manifest before running any binary.

Package hygiene auditPassed for Windows installer, Windows zip, and Linux tarball
ChecksumsPublished in SHA256SUMS-v0.1.2-rc3
GPG signaturePublished as SHA256SUMS-v0.1.2-rc3.asc
Release key5744 BDF7 01AF DCF4 3983 AB96 B87F 9907 D27E C983
Release gateClosed for rc3: signed, checksum verified, Windows installer gate, Linux smoke test, and 1 external Windows report passed
Independent Windows verificationIssue #1 closes the rc3 external Windows tester gate with PASS
Release statusUnsigned Windows installer; pre-release, not final production
Windows installerWindows zipLinux packageLinux release notesLatest releaseSHA256SUMSSignatureRelease keyIndependent verificationVerify on WindowsVerify on LinuxRelease notesMining guideLaunch noticePool baselineNode guideOperator runbookRelease verificationPackage auditSigning policy

Public identity kit

Name
BitStar
Ticker
BST
Website
bitstarcoin.org
Seeds
seed1.bitstarcoin.org:21333, seed2.bitstarcoin.org:21333
Voice
technical, transparent, no price promises
Colors
graphite, silver, gold, signal teal

Launch roadmap

From local bootstrap to public network.

A credible launch needs more than code. BitStar still needs seed nodes, explorer infrastructure, signed releases, public launch timing, controlled mining guidance, legal review, and community validation.

01

Bootstrap

Source, Windows and Linux builds, local mining, transfer, two-node sync

02

Seed nodes

seed1 and seed2 are live on TCP 21333 with private RPC

03

Explorer

Public read-only explorer API and website route for block visibility

04

Public mining

Controlled one-block mining guide, no hidden nonstop allocation

05

Fair launch prep

Clean release rehearsal, signed checksums, public coordination

06

Network

Seed monitoring, mining pool compatibility, public launch coordination

07

Review

Security review, legal review, transparent listing materials

Important

No exchange listing is guaranteed.

BitStar is pre-release software. Do not use bootstrap builds for public funds, merchant payments, custody, or exchange deposits. Serious listings require a stable network, explorer, wallets, liquidity plan, legal review, security history, and real community.

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