diff --git a/Meowcoin-folder-location.bat b/Meowcoin-folder-location.bat new file mode 100644 index 0000000..d1c8e55 --- /dev/null +++ b/Meowcoin-folder-location.bat @@ -0,0 +1,2 @@ +@echo off +start "" "%APPDATA%\Meowcoin" diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1228c7f..a8f6d6e 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1,2 +1,34 @@ -# Bootstrap-MEWC -Bootstrap for the Meowcoin core wallet! +# Bootstrap MEWC + +## Getting Started + +1. **Download the Latest Release:** + - Go to the [Releases Page](https://github.com/Seal-Clubber/Bootstrap-MEWC/releases). + - Download the latest `.zip` source file. + +2. **Extract the Zip File:** + - Extract the contents of the downloaded ZIP file. + + **WARNING: Before proceeding to the next step, ensure that your wallet is closed.** + +3. **Getting the wallet ready for the bootstrap:** + - Open the `Bootstrap-MEWC-main` folder. + - Run `Meowcoin-folder-location.bat`, this will pop up the Meowcoin wallet folder location. + - Create a folder named `backup` inside the Meowcoin wallet folder location and move all files and folders (except `wallet.dat`) into it. + - You should be left with just the backup folder and wallet.dat file inside the Meowcoin folder. + - Set aside the Meowcoin folder. + +4. **Extract `bootstrap.zip` to Meowcoin Folder:** + - In the `Bootstrap-MEWC-main` folder, double click on `bootstrap.zip`. + - Copy the contents to the Meowcoin folder (not in the backup folder). + +5. **Run Your Wallet:** + - You can now run your wallet. + - Your wallet will benefit from a head start on blocks, and the synchronization process should be significantly faster, bringing it to 100% more quickly. + - I your wallet is fully synched, than you can remove the `backup` folder created earlier. (Dont delete your `wallet.dat` file by accident, that would suck.) + + +## Need more help? + +If you encounter any issues feel free to ask for support in the [Mewocoin Discord](https://discord.gg/meowcoin) +