BTC3 – The Next Generation Cryptocurrency

BTC3 is an independent cryptocurrency built on Bitcoin Core technology, designed for accessibility and modern blockchain features. It provides a fully functional, production-ready blockchain with instant mining accessibility, making cryptocurrency participation available to everyone.

💡 Why BTC3 Exists

Cryptocurrency was meant to empower ordinary people, not enrich the wealthy.

When Bitcoin launched in 2009, anyone could mine it on a laptop. It was truly decentralized and accessible. But over the years, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have become dominated by:

• 🏦 Wealthy investors who bought early and hold massive positions
• 🏭 Mining corporations with industrial-scale operations
• 🐋 Whales who manipulate markets for profit
• 💰 Venture capitalists who control ICOs and premines
• 🎰 Speculators who treat crypto as a casino

The original vision has been lost. Ordinary people are priced out, squeezed by whales, and left watching from the sidelines while the rich get richer.

BTC3 Changes This

BTC3 returns to cryptocurrency’s roots with a simple principle: Everyone should have an equal opportunity to participate.

How we’re different:

✊ No Premine – Not a single coin was created before public launch ✊ No ICO – No wealthy investors got early access ✊ No Whales – Everyone starts from zero ✊ CPU Mining – Anyone with a computer can mine ✊ Fair Launch – No insider advantages ✊ For the People – Built to benefit ordinary users, not elites

The Problem We’re Solving

Bitcoin today:

• Requires $10,000+ ASIC miners to participate
• Dominated by mining pools controlled by corporations
• Early adopters hold massive positions
• Ordinary people can only buy at inflated prices

BTC3 today:

• Mine on any laptop or desktop
• No specialized hardware needed
• Everyone starts equal
• Earn by participating, not by being wealthy

Our Mission

BTC3 exists to give power back to the people.

We believe:

• 🌍 Cryptocurrency should be accessible to everyone, everywhere
• ⚖️ Fair distribution is more important than enriching early investors
• 💪 Ordinary people deserve the same opportunities as the wealthy
• 🔓 Financial freedom shouldn’t require massive capital
• 🤝 Community matters more than profit

This is cryptocurrency for the 99%, not the 1%.

🚀 Key Features

• Accessible Mining – CPU-mineable with optimized difficulty; anyone can participate in securing the network
• Modern from Day 1 – SegWit, CSV, and all major soft forks active from block 1
• Independent Network – Runs on port 13337 with unique magic bytes (0xfc,0xc1,0xb7,0xdc)
• Full Bitcoin Compatibility – All RPC commands work exactly as in Bitcoin Core
• Fair Distribution – No premine, no ICO, pure proof-of-work from genesis
• Recognizable Addresses – Uses btc3 prefix for Bech32 addresses

📋 Network Parameters

Parameter	Value
Network Port	13337
RPC Port	8332 (default)
Magic Bytes	0xfc, 0xc1, 0xb7, 0xdc
Genesis Hash	434a893e75eda7725c9ff1e08aa3e670cafeaf6c50dfd23036d06a1cddc9d459
Address Prefix	btc3 (Bech32)
Block Reward	50 BTC3
Difficulty	Minimal (instant mining)

🔧 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• macOS, Linux, or Windows (WSL)
• CMake 3.22+
• C++17 compiler
• Boost, OpenSSL libraries

Build from Source

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/<your-username>/btc3.git
cd btc3

# Install dependencies (macOS)
brew install cmake boost openssl automake libtool

# Build
mkdir build && cd build
cmake -DENABLE_IPC=OFF -DBUILD_TESTS=OFF -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release ..
make -j$(nproc)

For detailed platform-specific instructions, see BUILDING.md.

Install BTC3 (Linux x86_64)

Download the prebuilt binaries:

wget https://github.com/cgebitcoin/btc3/releases/download/v30.99.0-4126e133f947/btc3-linux-x86_64.tar.gz

### Run Your First Node

```bash
# Start the daemon
./bin/btc3d -datadir=./btc3-data -server -rpcuser=admin -rpcpassword=admin -fallbackfee=0.00001 -daemon

# Create a wallet
./bin/btc3-cli -datadir=./btc3-data -rpcuser=admin -rpcpassword=admin createwallet "miner"

# Generate a receiving address
./bin/btc3-cli -datadir=./btc3-data -rpcuser=admin -rpcpassword=admin getnewaddress "mining"

# Mine 101 blocks (first 100 must mature before spending)
./bin/btc3-cli -datadir=./btc3-data -rpcuser=admin -rpcpassword=admin generatetoaddress 101 <YOUR_ADDRESS>

# Check your balance
./bin/btc3-cli -datadir=./btc3-data -rpcuser=admin -rpcpassword=admin getbalance "*"

⛏️ Mining

Mining BTC3 is instant and requires no special hardware. See MINING.md for:

• Continuous mining scripts
• Mining pool setup
• Automated mining strategies

🌐 Join the Network

To connect to existing BTC3 nodes:

./bin/btc3-cli -datadir=./btc3-data -rpcuser=admin -rpcpassword=admin addnode "seed.btc3.mrio.xyz:13337" "add"

For complete network participation guide, see JOINING.md.

📚 Documentation

• Building Guide – Platform-specific build instructions
• Mining Guide – How to mine BTC3
• Network Guide – Join and participate in the network
• RPC Reference – Common RPC commands and examples

🎯 Use Cases

• Digital Currency – Fast, secure peer-to-peer transactions
• Store of Value – Decentralized cryptocurrency with proven Bitcoin technology
• Mining – Participate in network security and earn BTC3 rewards
• Development – Build applications, wallets, and services on BTC3
• Education – Learn blockchain technology with a real, functioning network
• Community Projects – Create token economies, gaming currencies, or community rewards

🔐 Security

BTC3 uses the same cryptographic security as Bitcoin Core, including:

• SHA-256 proof-of-work
• ECDSA signatures
• SegWit transaction format
• Full blockchain validation

The accessible mining difficulty is a feature designed to enable broad participation in network security, not a weakness. As the network grows, the community can propose difficulty adjustments through consensus.

⚖️ Legal Disclaimer

IMPORTANT: BTC3 is experimental open-source software with no warranties or guarantees. Cryptocurrency involves significant risk, and you may lose everything.

Before using BTC3, please read LEGAL.md carefully.

Key points:

• No intrinsic value - BTC3 may be worth nothing
• Use at your own risk - no liability for losses
• Comply with your local laws - you are responsible
• Not financial advice - consult professionals
• Irreversible transactions - mistakes are permanent

By using BTC3, you acknowledge and accept all risks.

📄 License

BTC3 is released under the MIT License, the same as Bitcoin Core. See COPYING for details.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit pull requests or open issues.

📞 Support

• GitHub Issues: Report bugs or request features
• Discussions: Ask questions and share ideas

🙏 Acknowledgments

BTC3 is built on the foundation of Bitcoin Core. We thank all Bitcoin Core contributors for their incredible work.

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BTC3: Cryptocurrency for the people, by the people. Join us in taking back financial freedom from the elites.

Mine, transact, and be part of a fairer financial future. Everyone is welcome. Everyone starts equal.