LanaNet Reaches Blockheight 1,000,000: Checkpoint Added & Historic Bootstraps Available

The LanaCoin blockchain has crossed a major milestone: blockheight 1,000,000. This achievement strengthens the network’s security and reliability, thanks to a newly added checkpoint and the availability of historic blockchain bootstraps for faster synchronization.

Checkpoint at Block 1,000,000

A checkpoint is a predefined block hash embedded in the client software. It ensures:

Integrity: Prevents malicious forks from rewriting history.
Efficiency: Speeds up node synchronization.
Security: Reduces risk of deep-chain reorganizations.

The update was implemented in https://github.com/LanaCoin/lanacoin/commit/3ac8146a2bb2ed7af0b3d4d753755b18f1fdae4e, adding block 1,000,000 as a trusted point in the chain.

Historic Blockchain Bootstraps

To simplify node setup, you can download verified snapshots of the LanaCoin ledger:

Download here from pCloud
https://e.pcloud.link/publink/show?code=kZ3zdeZRX5fJhF63k4G0xo1d7qc8VVsejm7

Step-by-Step Instructions to Use Bootstraps

Download the Bootstrap Archive
Click the link above and download the latest bootstrap file.
Close Your LanaCoin Wallet
Ensure the LanaCoin client is not running before making changes.
Locate Your Data Directory
- Windows: C:\Users\<YourUser>\AppData\Roaming\LanaCoin
- Linux: ~/.lanacoin
- macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/LanaCoin
Backup Your Wallet
Copy wallet.dat to a safe location before proceeding.
Extract the Bootstrap Files
Unzip the downloaded archive and place its contents into the LanaCoin data directory.
Restart LanaCoin Client
Launch the wallet; it will verify the bootstrap and continue syncing from the latest block.

Benefits of Using Bootstraps

Faster Sync: Skip years of block validation.
Verified State: Ensures integrity and security.
Resource Efficient: Saves bandwidth and CPU cycles.