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Quick Start Guide

Get started with Bitmark in just a few steps.

For full network participation, run the core Bitmark wallet.

Download​

Get the latest release from GitHub Releases.

Current version: v0.9.7.4 (compatible with Ubuntu 18-22 and newer TLS/SSL libraries)

Quick Setup​

# Download and extract (Linux example)
wget https://github.com/project-bitmark/bitmark/releases/download/v0.9.7.4/bitmark-0.9.7.4-linux64.tar.gz
tar -xzf bitmark-0.9.7.4-linux64.tar.gz
cd bitmark-0.9.7.4

# Create config file
mkdir -p ~/.bitmark
cat > ~/.bitmark/bitmark.conf << EOF
rpcuser=bitmarkrpc
rpcpassword=$(openssl rand -hex 32)
listen=1
EOF

# Start the daemon
./bitmarkd

Verify Installation​

# Check if node is running
./bitmark-cli getinfo

# Check synchronization status
./bitmark-cli getblockchaininfo

Option 2: Light Wallet (Coming Soon)​

Work in Progress

The Electrum-Bitmark light wallet is currently under development. Check GitHub for progress and updates.

Once released, this will be the easiest way to use Bitmark without downloading the full blockchain.

Advanced: Key Generation Tool​

The Brain Wallet is a key/address generation utility.

Not a Full Wallet

This tool only generates addresses and private keys from a passphrase. It cannot send transactions or check balances. Use the Desktop Wallet for full functionality.

This is useful for:

  • Generating receive addresses offline
  • Deriving keys from a memorable passphrase
  • Advanced users who manage keys separately

Receiving Bitmark​

  1. Open your wallet
  2. Go to the "Receive" tab or section
  3. Copy your address (starts with b on mainnet)
  4. Share this address to receive MARKS

Bitmark addresses look like: bKxE7vRhRPMsdafasdfasdfMk9sdKk

Sending Bitmark​

  1. Open your wallet
  2. Go to the "Send" tab
  3. Enter the recipient's address
  4. Enter the amount in MARKS
  5. Confirm the transaction

Transaction fees are typically very low (around 0.001 MARKS).

Block Explorers​

View transactions and blocks:

What's Next?​

Now that you have a wallet set up:

Need Help?​