Update Miner Docs for Latest Node Versions

stacks-in-depth/nodes-and-miners/mine-mainnet-stacks-tokens.md

@@ -2,37 +2,41 @@
 
 ### Introduction
 
-For more on the technical details of mining, please review the mining guide
+For more on the technical details of mining, please review the mining guide.
 
 The following is an abridged version of the [walkthrough here](https://github.com/stacksfoundation/miner-docs), written for a Linux system. If you're on Windows or MacOS, there will be some slight modifications needed (PR's welcome!).
 
-If you're interested in mining on the Stacks testnet, you can find instructions on how to do that here:
+If you're interested in mining on the Stacks mainnet, you can find instructions on how to do that here:
 
 ### Running a Bitcoin Mainnet Full Node
 
 To participate as a miner on mainnet, you must have access to a mainnet bitcoin node with a wallet (and the wallet's private key). One way to accomplish this is to run bitcoin locally.
 
 * [Ensure your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements before continuing.](https://bitcoin.org/en/bitcoin-core/features/requirements#system-requirements)
 
-First, download a [bitcoin binary](https://bitcoin.org/en/download), or [build from source](https://github.com/stacksfoundation/miner-docs/blob/main/bitcoin.md#source-install) If you want to learn more about the technical details of mining, please review the mining guide:
+First, download a [bitcoin binary](https://bitcoin.org/en/download), or [build from source](https://github.com/stacksfoundation/miner-docs/blob/main/bitcoin.md#source-install) (_there may be some extra requirements to building,_ [_defined here_](https://github.com/stacksfoundation/miner-docs/blob/main/prerequisites.md#install-required-packages)).
 
-:::tip It is recommened to use a persistent location for the chainstate, in the steps below we're using `/bitcoin` :::
+If you want to learn more about the technical details of mining, please review the mining guide:
+
+{% hint style="info" %}
+**Tip:** It is recommened to use a persistent location for the chainstate, in the steps below we're using `/bitcoin`.
+{% endhint %}
 
 #### Update the Bitcoin Configuration File
 
 Next, update the bitcoin configuration:
 
-* **optional but recommended:** Use a persistent directory to store the Bitcoin chainstate, i.e. `datadir=/bitcoin`
-* **optional but recommended:** Update the `rpcallowip` value to only allow `127.0.0.1`, or the stacks miner IPv4
-* Modify the `rpcuser` and `rpcpassword` values from the defaults below
-* Store the following configuration somewhere on your filesystem (ex: `$HOME/bitcoin.conf`)
+* **Optional, but recommended:** Use a persistent directory to store the Bitcoin chainstate, i.e. `datadir=/bitcoin`.
+* **Optional, but recommended:** Update the `rpcallowip` value to only allow `127.0.0.1`, or the stacks miner IPv4.
+* Modify the `rpcuser` and `rpcpassword` values from the defaults below.
+* Store the following configuration somewhere on your filesystem (ex: `$HOME/bitcoin.conf`).
 
 ```toml
 server=1
 disablewallet=0
 datadir=/bitcoin
 rpcuser=btcuser
-rpcpassword=btcpassword
+rpcpassword=btcpass
 rpcallowip=0.0.0.0/0
 bind=0.0.0.0:8333
 rpcbind=0.0.0.0:8332
@@ -46,35 +50,37 @@ txindex=1
 
 #### Start Bitcoin
 
-Finally, start bitcoin as follows (adjust the `conf` path to where it was created in the previous step, i.e. `$HOME/bitcoin.conf`):
+Finally, start `bitcoind` as follows (adjust the `conf` path to where it was created in the previous step, i.e. `$HOME/bitcoin.conf`):
 
 ```bash
 bitcoind -conf=$HOME/bitcoin.conf
 ```
 
-:::note It will take a few days for the node to synchronize with Bitcoin mainnet. :::
+{% hint style="info" %}
+**Note:** It will take a few hours for the node to synchronize with Bitcoin Mainnet.
+{% endhint %}
 
 While it's syncing, you can track the progress with `bitcoin-cli` or the logfile (will be located where the chainstate is stored, i.e. `/bitcoin/debug.log`):
 
 ```bash
 $ bitcoin-cli \
- -rpcconnect=localhost \
+ -rpcconnect=127.0.0.1 \
  -rpcport=8332 \
  -rpcuser=btcuser \
- -rpcpassword=btcpassword \
+ -rpcpassword=btcpass \
 getblockchaininfo | jq .blocks
-773281
+836745
 ```
 
 ***
 
 ### Running a Stacks Blockchain miner
 
-First, download a [stacks blockchain binary](https://github.com/stacks-network/stacks-blockchain/releases/latest), or [build from source](https://github.com/stacksfoundation/miner-docs/blob/main/stacks-blockchain.md#build-and-install-stacks-blockchain-from-source)
-
-_There may be some extra requirements to building,_ [_defined here_](https://github.com/stacksfoundation/miner-docs/blob/main/prerequisites.md#install-required-packages)
+First, download the latest tagged [stacks blockchain binary](https://github.com/stacks-network/stacks-blockchain/releases/latest), or [build from source](https://github.com/stacksfoundation/miner-docs/blob/main/stacks-blockchain.md#build-and-install-stacks-blockchain-from-source) (_there may be some extra requirements to building,_ [_defined here_](https://github.com/stacksfoundation/miner-docs/blob/main/prerequisites.md#install-required-packages)).
 
-:::tip It is recommened to use a persistent location for the chainstate, in the steps below we're using `/stacks-blockchain` :::
+{% hint style="info" %}
+**Tip:** It is recommened to use a persistent location for the chainstate, in the steps below we're using `/stacks-blockchain`.
+{% endhint %}
 
 #### Generate a keychain
 
@@ -90,26 +96,64 @@ After this runs, you should see some JSON printed to the screen that looks like
 
 ```json
 {
-  "mnemonic": "exhaust spin topic distance hole december impulse gate century absent breeze ostrich armed clerk oak peace want scrap auction sniff cradle siren blur blur",
+  "mnemonic": "spare decade dog ghost luxury churn flat lizard inch nephew nut drop huge divert mother soccer father zebra resist later twin vocal slender detail",
   "keyInfo": {
-    "privateKey": "2033269b55026ff2eddaf06d2e56938f7fd8e9d697af8fe0f857bb5962894d5801",
-    "address": "STTX57EGWW058FZ6WG3WS2YRBQ8HDFGBKEFBNXTF",
-    "btcAddress": "mkRYR7KkPB1wjxNjVz3HByqAvVz8c4B6ND",
+    "privateKey": "ooxeemeitar4ahw0ca8anu4thae7aephahshae1pahtae5oocahthahho4ahn7eici",
+    "address": "SPTXOG3AIHOHNAEH5AU6IEX9OOTOH8SEIWEI5IJ9",
+    "btcAddress": "Ook6goo1Jee5ZuPualeiqu9RiN8wooshoo",
+    "wif": "rohCie2ein2chaed9kaiyoo6zo1aeQu1yae4phooShov2oosh4ox",
     "index": 0
   }
 }
 ```
 
-:::warning **Do not lose this information** - we'll need to use the `privateKey` and `btcAddress` fields in later steps. :::
 
-The above `btcAddress` (mkRYR7KkPB1wjxNjVz3HByqAvVz8c4B6ND) will then need to be imported into the bitcoin mainnet network. :::note Be sure to replace `<btcAddress from JSON above>` with the bitcoin address in the "Generate a keychain" step :::
+{% hint style="danger" %}
+**Do not lose this information** - we'll need to use the `privateKey`, `btcAddress` and `wif` fields in later steps.
+{% endhint %}
+
+The above `wif` (`Kyk49jsPGen5C1ThhyJJH4CndLk8yLESuQJVGsbbTV3FFF9CRTJG`) will then need to be imported into the bitcoin mainnet network.
+
+Next, a bitcoin wallet is created:
+```bash
+bitcoin-cli \
+  -rpcconnect=127.0.0.1 \
+  -rpcport=8332 \
+  -rpcuser=btcuser \
+  -rpcpassword=btcpass \
+  createwallet "miner" \
+  false \
+  false \
+  "" \
+  false \
+  false \
+  true
+```
+
+Now, import your wif (bitcoin private key) inside the newly created wallet.
+
+{% hint style="info" %}
+**Note:** Be sure to replace `<wif from JSON above>` with the wif value in the `Generate a keychain` step.
+{% endhint %}
 
 ```bash
 bitcoin-cli \
   -rpcport=8332 \
   -rpcuser=btcuser \
   -rpcpassword=btcpassword \
-importaddress <btcAddress from JSON above>
+  importprivkey <wif from JSON above>
+```
+
+{% hint style="info" %}
+**Note:** The import may take a while, because a wallet rescan is triggered. After the import has completed successfully, you can check that the address is imported with `getaddressinfo`.
+{% endhint %}
+```bash
+bitcoin-cli \
+  -rpcconnect=127.0.0.1 \
+  -rpcport=8332 \
+  -rpcuser=btcuser \
+  -rpcpassword=btcpass \
+  getaddressinfo <btcAddress from JSON above>
 ```
 
 Once imported, we need to get some BTC to that address. You should be able to transfer BTC to this address using a crytpocurrency exchange such as [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com), [Binance](https://www.binance.com), or [Kraken](https://www.kraken.com).
@@ -118,25 +162,24 @@ Once imported, we need to get some BTC to that address. You should be able to tr
 
 Now, we need to configure our node to use this Bitcoin keychain. Copy the [sample mainnet miner config](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/stacks-network/stacks-blockchain/master/testnet/stacks-node/conf/mainnet-miner-conf.toml) to your local machine in a _memorable_ location like `$HOME/mainnet-miner-conf.toml`.
 
-Now, grab your `privateKey` from earlier when you ran the `make_keychain` command. Replace the `seed` and `local_peer_seed` field with your private key. Save and close this configuration file.
-
-Next, update the bitcoin configuration:
+Next, update the stacks configuration:
 
-* **optional but recommended:** Use a persistent directory to store the Stacks chainstate, i.e. `working_dir = "/stacks-blockchain"`
-* From the `make_keychain` step, modify the `seed` and `local_peer_seed` values with `privatekey`
+* **Optional, but recommended:** Use a persistent directory to store the Stacks chainstate, i.e. `working_dir = "/stacks-blockchain"`
+* From the `make_keychain` step, modify the `seed` value with `privatekey`
 * Store the following configuration somewhere on your filesystem (ex: `$HOME/mainnet-miner-conf.toml`)
 
 ```toml
 [node]
 working_dir = "/stacks-blockchain"
 rpc_bind = "0.0.0.0:20443"
 p2p_bind = "0.0.0.0:20444"
-seed = "<keychain privateKey>"
-local_peer_seed = "<keychain privateKey>"
+seed = "<privateKey from JSON above>"
 miner = true
 bootstrap_node = "02da7a464ac770ae8337a343670778b93410f2f3fef6bea98dd1c3e9224459d36b@seed-0.mainnet.stacks.co:20444,02afeae522aab5f8c99a00ddf75fbcb4a641e052dd48836408d9cf437344b63516@seed-1.mainnet.stacks.co:20444,03652212ea76be0ed4cd83a25c06e57819993029a7b9999f7d63c36340b34a4e62@seed-2.mainnet.stacks.co:20444"
+mine_microblocks = false
 
 [burnchain]
+wallet_name = "miner"
 chain = "bitcoin"
 mode = "mainnet"
 peer_host = "127.0.0.1"
@@ -172,25 +215,29 @@ STACKS_LOG_DEBUG=1 stacks-node start --config=$HOME/mainnet-miner-conf.toml
 
 Alternatively, you can run a Stacks mainnet miner with Docker.
 
-:::caution Ensure you have [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/) installed. :::
+{% hint style="warning" %}
+Ensure you have [Docker](https://docs.docker.com/get-docker/) installed.
+{% endhint %}
 
 #### Generate a Keychain and Get Some Tokens
 
 Generate a keychain:
 
 ```bash
-docker run -i node:14-alpine npx @stacks/cli make_keychain 2>/dev/null | jq -r
+docker run -i node:20-alpine npx @stacks/cli make_keychain 2>/dev/null | jq -r
 ```
 
 We need to get some BTC to that address. You should be able to transfer BTC to this address using a cryptocurrency exchange such as [Coinbase](https://www.coinbase.com), [Binance](https://www.binance.com), or [Kraken](https://www.kraken.com).
 
 #### Update Stacks Blockchain Docker Configuration File
 
-Use the steps oulined above to create the configuration file
+Use the steps oulined above to create the configuration file.
 
 #### Start the Stacks Blockchain miner with Docker
 
-:::info The ENV VARS `RUST_BACKTRACE` and `STACKS_LOG_DEBUG` are optional. If removed, debug logs will be disabled :::
+{% hint style="info" %}
+**Info:** The ENV VARS `RUST_BACKTRACE` and `STACKS_LOG_DEBUG` are optional. If removed, debug logs will be disabled.
+{% endhint %}
 
 ```bash
 docker run -d \
@@ -213,6 +260,8 @@ You can review the node logs with this command:
 docker logs -f stacks_miner
 ```
 
+***
+
 ### Optional: Running in Kubernetes with Helm
 
 In addition, you're also able to run a Stacks miner in a Kubernetes cluster using the [stacks-blockchain Helm chart](https://github.com/stacks-network/stacks-blockchain/tree/master/deployment/helm/stacks-blockchain).
@@ -237,7 +286,7 @@ minikube start # Only run this if standing up a local Kubernetes cluster
 helm repo add blockstack https://charts.blockstack.xyz
 helm install my-release blockstack/stacks-blockchain \
   --set config.node.miner=true \
-  --set config.node.seed="replace-with-your-privateKey-from-generate-keychain-step" \
+  --set config.node.seed="your-privateKey-from-generate-keychain-step" \
   --set config.burnchain.mode="mainnet"
 ```