Run a ChronX Node

Verify the chain yourself. Earn rewards starting January 1, 2029.

The packaged node is a read-only follower: it keeps its own copy of the ChronX ledger, verifies every entry independently, and serves reads, so you do not have to trust anyone else's copy. It does not yet produce or certify blocks; today finality is founder-attested (see Network today). Anyone can run one on Windows, macOS or Linux. Node operators will be eligible for rewards from the 1,000,000,000 KX Node Rewards pool beginning January 1, 2029.

Seed Nodes

The installers already connect to these seeds (live chain 7fd9138c). Listed here for manual setups.

/ip4/45.63.22.189/tcp/30303/p2p/12D3KooWNarwW7VQ8qmgyp5SPpTp8vDAHGSiDj7bSTVy6UbmDtFe,/ip4/64.177.116.99/tcp/30303/p2p/12D3KooWPuBzNf8XRREEEzSp1asA5Ubipk8zTUtgacDuHMMEHowS

Download (version 9.5.0, October 2026)

A read-only full node: it keeps and checks its own copy of the ledger and relays it. It holds no money and no wallet keys, and starts automatically with your computer. Step-by-step install guide.

What's new in 9.5.0 (build 20261009): sync-freeze fix; --no-emitter truly read-only; optional --node-name; watchtower included.

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Windows

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit). Unzip, double-click Install ChronX Node.

Download for Windows

SHA-256 65545e88e702fb4a86903dada89f4d675af6aea0a1eccd56ecd6042cb4b30168
8 MB

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macOS

Apple Silicon (M1 or later). Unpack, run sudo bash install.sh.

Download for Mac

SHA-256 45848d84d556af5b1c7c146468b5d203f887cc4fd6dcc3be0c6d6381a231fe45
7 MB

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Linux

x86_64 · Ubuntu 22.04+ / Debian 12+. Unpack, run sudo bash install.sh.

Download for Linux

SHA-256 e5022b834c29e3ed5dda3da4fee0519ec46b120f45be220ceedeb295b2180ee2
9 MB

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Chain snapshot

Verified copy of the ledger at vertex 38,035. The installers download and check it automatically.

Download snapshot

SHA-256 2cce299baf150af847752d909febd75aa99fc0069ecc9be62fc547ef7a1fd6bd
257 MB

All fingerprints: SHA256SUMS.txt. Optional node name: the installer asks for one; it is public, so leave out your exact location.

Getting Started

Quick Setup

Windows: unzip the download and double-click Install ChronX Node. Mac / Linux: unpack and run sudo bash install.sh.

Optionally type a public name for your node. The installer downloads the verified chain snapshot and sets the node to start automatically with your computer.

About a minute later it shows RESULT: OK — your node agrees with the network. Run Check ChronX Node any time to see it again.

Keep your machine online to maximize Node Rewards eligibility. Rewards begin January 1, 2029.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to keep my node online 24/7?

No. Run your node whenever you can. More uptime increases your eligibility for rewards, but there is no minimum requirement.

Will running a node cost me anything?

Only the electricity and bandwidth your machine uses. There is no staking requirement and no KX deposit needed.

When do Node Rewards start?

January 1, 2029. The 1,000,000,000 KX Node Rewards pool unlocks over 100 years via harmonic schedule. Distribution criteria will be published before that date.

Can I run a node on a Raspberry Pi?

Not with this release: packages are Windows x86_64, macOS Apple Silicon and Linux x86_64. ARM64 Linux is planned.

Is port-forwarding required?

Not required but recommended. Open TCP port 30303 on your router for best connectivity. The node works behind NAT using relay peers.

Where is the data stored?

Windows: C:\ProgramData\ChronX\node-7fd9138c. Mac: /usr/local/chronx-node-7fd9138c. Linux: /opt/chronx-node-7fd9138c. About 0.5 GB of ledger data today (measured 2026-10-09); it grows slowly.

System Requirements

Measured on a running 9.5.0 node on 2026-10-09: about 0.5 GB of memory and 0.5 GB of ledger data. First start downloads about 270 MB.

The node source code is not public yet. What you can check today: the package hashes above, and the public checks on Trust But Verify.