Ethereum: Identification of your Bitcoin version
If you do Ethereum (not Bitcoin) on your server, it is likely that the version number printed by ./bitcoind -sexion or similar commands is wrong. In this article we carry out you through a step-by-step process to identify the correct version of Ethereum.
** Why is the Bitcoin version important?
Before we immerse yourself in the solution, let’s quickly cover why it is important to know your Bitcoin version:
* Compatibility
: Some programs and services may require certain Bitcoin versions.
* Safety : If you use an outdated Bitcoin version, you can make safety data prone to.
* Optimization : The correct version of Bitcoin can help optimize your server for better performance.
Step-by-step solution
- Take
./bitcoind versionand identify the version
* Open a terminal on your server and navigate to the place where ./Bitcoind is located.
* Lead ./bitcoind version and note the printed version (e.g.” Bitcoin: no version given “).
- Check the additional output
* You may see an additional edition that shows a certain Bitcoin version, e.g. B.:
* “Bitcoin: [version number] (contains changes since 2018-01-21)”
* “Bitcoin: 0.15.2 (unstable) – unstable”
- Identify the correct version
* Find a mention of the correct version number in the additional edition.
- Check with
./bitcoind version
* You can also use ./bitcoind version to check the version without printing it out.
Sample edition and explanation
Here is an example of what you could see when executing ./bitcoind version":
Bitcoin: 0.15.2 (unstable) – unstable
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In this issue we can find that the correct version number is actually “0.15.2”.
Tips and precautions
- Make sure you use a terminal or input request instead of performing directly from your server.
- Some programs may require certain Bitcoin versions, so it is always easy to check.
If you take these steps, you should be able to identify the correct version of Ethereum on your server. If you are still not sure or encounter problems, you are welcome to ask yourself!
