diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 01c9ec2c6..e455821ef 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -21,6 +21,65 @@ or more once the blockchain has reached a significant size. Please feel free to join us on Discord at https://myhush.org/discord There are many channels, some you might enjoy are #general, #support and #mining. +## Claiming Funds From Old Hush Wallets + +Hush migrated to a new mainnet after Block 500,000 on the old Hush blockchain. +All funds in all addresses as of Block 500,000 were transported to our new chain. + +To claim funds on the new chain, there are few options. + +### Using an old wallet.dat + +Backup your old HUSH wallet.dat, and backup any current wallet.dat that is in your + + ~/.komodo/HUSH3/ + +directory. There is no way to lose funds, as long as you have backups!!! Make sure +to make backups. Do not skip this step. + +Make sure any/all GUI wallets are stopped! Also make sure your old Hush node +and new Hush3 node are stopped: + + cd hush3 + ./src/hush-cli stop + +Do not copy wallets or move wallets while your full node is running! This could +corrupt your wallet! + +Now copy your old Hush wallet.dat to + + ~/.komodo/HUSH3/ + +with a command like + + # DO NOT RUN THIS WITHOUT MAKING BACKUPS! + cp ~/.hush/wallet.dat ~/.komodo/HUSH3/ + +The reason this works is that both old HUSH and new HUSH are still Bitcoin Protocol +coins, which both use secp256k1 public keys. Now start your HUSH3 node again, +with this special CLI argument that will clear out transactions from your wallet: + + cd hush3 + ./src/hushd -zapwallettxes + +This will cause a full history rescan, which will take some time. Once it's complete, +you can see your funds with this command: + + ./src/hush-cli getwalletinfo + +### Private Keys + +You can also transport funds one address at a time via private keys. + +Agama Desktop Wallet WIF-to-WIF Tool can convert between old HUSH and new HUSH3 +private keys. + +### Web Wallet Seed Phrase + +Nothing needs to be done, and if you use the Hush web wallet with a seed phrase, +you can unlock your new funds on the new Hush mainnet with the same seedphrase. + + Installing ----------