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                         ⛏️ LBTC – LATE BITCOINERS
                     A Community-Driven Cryptocurrency
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Thank you for downloading LBTC! This package contains everything you need to
start mining, sending, and receiving LBTC coins.

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                           📦 WHAT'S INSIDE
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This ZIP package includes:

  📁 LBTC_Wallet_Setup.exe    – The professional Windows installer
  📁 LBTC_Node_Wallet_Miner.exe – Standalone EXE (no install needed)
  📁 README.txt               – This guide

You only need ONE of the two EXE files. Choose:

  • Installer  → If you want a desktop shortcut and Start Menu entry
  • Standalone → If you want to run the app directly from a USB drive

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                           🪙 WHAT IS LBTC?
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LBTC (Late Bitcoiners) is a community-driven cryptocurrency designed to be
simple, secure, and fun to mine. It uses Proof-of-Work mining – just like
Bitcoin – but with a smaller, more accessible network.

✅ What you can do with LBTC:

  • CPU MINE on your computer – earn LBTC coins
  • CREATE A WALLET – store your coins securely
  • SEND & RECEIVE LBTC – transfer coins to other wallets
  • RUN A LOCAL NODE – help secure the network
  • VIEW ALL BLOCKS – using the Block Explorer

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                        🚀 GETTING STARTED
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Step 1 – Install the app

  Double-click LBTC_Wallet_Setup.exe and follow the installation wizard.
  No admin rights are required – it installs in your user folder.

  OR

  Double-click LBTC_Node_Wallet_Miner.exe to run directly (no install).

Step 2 – Connect to the network

  When you first open the app, go to the SETTINGS tab.

  You will see a Node URL field. It should be pre-filled with:

      http://139.59.190.254:8080

  Click "Test Connection" – it should turn green and say "✅ Connected".

  If it doesn't connect, make sure you have internet access and that the
  LBTC public node is online.

Step 3 – Create a wallet

  Go to the WALLET tab and click "Create Wallet".

  Enter a passphrase (at least 12 characters) – this encrypts your private key.
  ⚠️ KEEP THIS PASSPHRASE SAFE! If you lose it, you cannot recover your coins.

  Your wallet address will be displayed. Copy it – this is how others send you LBTC.

Step 4 – Start mining!

  Go to the MINING tab and click "Start Mining".

  The miner will start working – you'll see:

      • Hash Rate (your mining speed in H/s)
      • Blocks Mined (how many blocks you've found)
      • Uptime (how long you've been mining)
      • Live Activity Log (real-time mining events)

  When you find a block, you will receive 50 LBTC as a reward!

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                     ⛏️ MINING ON YOUR LOCAL NODE
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You can also run your OWN local node – this makes the network more decentralized
and lets you mine independently.

To run a local node:

  1. Go to SETTINGS.
  2. Toggle ON "Run Local Node".
  3. The app will automatically download the latest blockchain from the public
     node and start your own local node on port 8080.
  4. The miner will automatically switch to your local node.
  5. Start mining!

Running your own node means you are not relying on the public node – you are
helping secure the LBTC network.

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                        🔍 BLOCK EXPLORER
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You can view all blocks and transactions in real time:

  Open your browser and go to:

      http://139.59.190.254:8080/explorer

  You can search by:

      • Wallet address (starts with '1')
      • Block number
      • Transaction ID

  Click any address to see its full transaction history.

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                           📱 MOBILE WALLET
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You can also access your wallet from any phone or browser:

      http://139.59.190.254:8080/wallet

  • Create a wallet
  • Check your balance
  • Send and receive LBTC

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                     🔑 SECURITY & BACKUP
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⚠️ IMPORTANT – READ THIS:

  • Your private key is encrypted with your passphrase.
  • Your wallet file is saved at:

      C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\LBTC\wallet_gui.json

  • BACK UP this file to a safe location (USB drive, cloud storage).
  • NEVER share your passphrase with anyone.
  • NEVER share your private key.

If you lose your passphrase, your coins are permanently lost. There is no
recovery option – this is how cryptocurrency works.

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                        🆘 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Issue: "Can't connect to node"

  → Check your internet connection.
  → Make sure the Node URL is set to: http://139.59.190.254:8080
  → Click "Test Connection" – wait a few seconds.

Issue: "Can't create wallet"

  → The app saves your wallet in your user folder.
  → Make sure you have write permissions (you do, it's your user folder).
  → If you're running from Program Files, install to your user folder instead.

Issue: "No blocks found after mining"

  → Mining takes time – especially as the network grows.
  → Check the mining log – it shows what's happening.
  → Make sure you're connected to the node.

Issue: "The app won't open"

  → Windows may show a "Windows protected your PC" warning.
  → Click "More info" → "Run anyway".
  → This is normal for new software without a digital signature.

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                           📊 COMMANDS
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Quick commands (if you're technical):

  Check node status:
      curl http://139.59.190.254:8080/api/chain

  Mine a block manually:
      curl -X POST http://139.59.190.254:8080/api/mine \
           -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
           -d '{"address":"YOUR_ADDRESS"}'

  Check your balance:
      curl http://139.59.190.254:8080/api/balance/YOUR_ADDRESS

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                           🌐 COMMUNITY
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LBTC is a community project. Join us to stay updated and connect with other
miners:

  🔗 Website:    http://139.59.190.254:8080/
  🔍 Explorer:   http://139.59.190.254:8080/explorer
  📱 Wallet:     http://139.59.190.254:8080/wallet

  💬 Telegram:   (Add your Telegram link here)
  🐦 Twitter/X:  (Add your Twitter link here)
  💬 Discord:    (Add your Discord link here)

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                           📋 QUICK SUMMARY
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  ✅ Install the app
  ✅ Connect to http://139.59.190.254:8080
  ✅ Create a wallet (save your passphrase!)
  ✅ Start mining
  ✅ Check your balance in the Dashboard

  ⛏️ Every block you mine earns you 50 LBTC!

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                            ⚠️ DISCLAIMER
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This software is provided "as is" for educational and experimental purposes.
LBTC is a community-driven project and has no real monetary value. Use at your
own risk. The developers are not responsible for any loss of coins or data.

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                        ⛏️ HAPPY MINING!
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Thank you for being part of the Late Bitcoiners community!

Let's build the future – one block at a time.

⛏️ LBTC – Late Bitcoiners
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