Welcome to the official Marscoin blockchain synchronization site. This repository provides the latest blockchain snapshots for quick and reliable Marscoin node synchronization.
Marscoin (MARS) is a planetary cryptocurrency launched in 2014 with the ambitious goal of supporting Mars settlement and establishing a financial system for the Red Planet. It operates as a decentralized cryptocurrency without the control of any single entity, including any Earth-based government or organization. Marscoin is derived from the Litecoin fork of Bitcoin and aims to serve as the primary currency for potential Mars colonies, independent of Earth's economy.
This site provides regularly updated blockchain snapshots that allow you to:
- Quickly synchronize your Marscoin node without waiting for the entire blockchain download
- Ensure reliable node operation with verified data
- Save bandwidth and time when setting up a new node
The blockchain snapshots are updated regularly, with the most recent update on February 3, 2025.
- Download the latest blockchain snapshot from this site
- Verify the checksum of the downloaded file (instructions below)
- Extract the snapshot to your Marscoin data directory
- Start your Marscoin client
Always verify the checksum of downloaded files and only download blockchain snapshots from trusted sources. This site (sync.marscoin.org) is the official source for Marscoin blockchain snapshots.
# For SHA256 checksum verification
sha256sum -c marscoin-blockchain-YYYY-MM-DD.zip.sha256
# For MD5 checksum verification
md5sum -c marscoin-blockchain-YYYY-MM-DD.zip.md5- Sufficient disk space (check the file size before downloading)
- Marscoin client software installed
- Basic knowledge of blockchain synchronization
If you encounter any issues or have questions about the blockchain synchronization process, please:
- Check the documentation on the Marscoin website
- Create an issue on the Marscoin GitHub repository
- Reach out to the community on Twitter
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Last updated: April 29, 2025