There will be official binaries distributed along with detailed instructions for the airdrop via the various communication methods (forums, e-mail, etc) so you don't have to build the code yourself. I would recommend waiting for the binaries since it will be much easier, however, if you really want to build the source yourself, you'd need to do the following: Install Go by following the Windows Installation instructions for Go Install Git for Windows Launch the Git bash that was installed by the previous step Enter the following commands to set your GOPATH, add its bin directory to the shell PATH and fetch, build, and install dcraddrgen to the GOPATH. Code: $ export GOPATH=/c/mygo && export PATH=$GOPATH/bin:$PATH $ go get -u github.com/decred/dcraddrgen $ dcraddrgen "$GOPATH/dcraddr.txt" Successfully generated seed and stored it in C:/mygo/dcraddr.txt. Your seed is used to spend your funds. Do not reveal it to anyone. Your extended public key can be used to derive all your addresses. Keep it private. As the printed text indicates, the generated seed, extended public key, and first address will then be located at C:\mygo\dcraddr.txt. P.S: THOSE ARE NOT OFFICIAL INSTRUCTIONS. There is no reason do to this yet, untill you reall want to or you know what you're doing. By Developer : @davecgh
In case it isn't clear from the instructions, this is specifically for Windows since it was originally in response to someone asking about Windows.
Yes, the address format is stable at this point and it is the same tool that will be used for everyone to be able to provide an address for the airdrop. That said, I want to reiterate that binaries will be provided along with clear instructions on the process when the time comes, so you don't have to worry about this now unless you just really want to!
These steps are for windows!! just compile your own "dcraddrgen.exe" and then run it.. your address will be in out.txt file.
Done! thanks for the easy tutorial, also my grandmother can easly do a decred address! I got a VIP one Dskr3gUtZgbkUgXUGnPJq8qmvGR8UKfRViP
The wallet will be based on CoPay and it isn't released yet. As I cautioned against, there is really no reason to create your seed/address yet unless you just really want to.
Thanks for the post! So I created and address but im a little confused about dcraddr file created. I just want to make sure ive got it right. My address would be the first string of charaters listed without the Extended at the end correct?
@Costin Please update your initial post to make it clear these are not the official instructions and should only be used if you really know what you're doing. This is confusing several people.
@RobbieRoor: Yes, your first address is what is listed on the first line of the file. If you are only seeing a single line, then open the file with Wordpad instead of Notepad. Your address should be of the form: Ds????????????????????????????????