# Hush
## What is Hush?
Hush implements Extreme Privacy via blockchain tech. We have our own
genesis block. We are not a chain fork (copy) of another coin. We are based on
Bitcoin code, with sophisticated zero-knowledge mathematics added for privacy.
This keeps your transaction metadata private!
### This repository
This software is the Hush node and command-line client. It downloads and stores
the entire history of Hush transactions; depending on the speed of your
computer and network connection, it will likely take a few hours at least, but
some people report full nodes syncing in less than 1.5 hours. A competing privacy
coin takes over 24 hours to sync their full nodes because of Sprout Transactions, lulz.
### BANNED BY GITHUB
In working on this release, Duke Leto was suspended from Github, which gave Hush developers
the impetus to completely leave that racist and censorship-loving platform.
Hush now has it's own git.hush.is Gitea instance,
because we will not be silenced by Microsoft.
All Hush software will be released from git.hush.is and hush.is, downloads from any other
domains should be assumed to be backdoored.
**Hush is unfinished and highly experimental.** Use at your own risk! Just like Bitcoin.
## Installing
See [INSTALL.md](https://git.hush.is/hush/hush3/src/branch/master/INSTALL.md)
### Claiming Funds From Old Hush Wallets
If you have an older wallet, then refer to [OLD_WALLETS.md](OLD_WALLETS.md).
### Official Explorer
The link for the Official Hush explorer is: explorer.hush.is
We are looking for alternate explorers to be run on Tor, i2P and other TLDs, if you are interested
please join Telegram and ask questions.
## Support and Socials
Please feel free to join us on Telegram for official support:
* Main group: https://hush.is/tg
* Support group: https://hush.is/telegram_support
* Mining group: https://hush.is/telegram_mining
Other socials:
* Toot us @MyHushTeam on Twitter
* Follow Hush on YouTube
* Join Hush on Reddit
## License
For license information see the file [COPYING](COPYING).