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# Vexta Core
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Vexta Core is the reference implementation of the Vexta blockchain.
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## Overview
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Vexta is a UTXO-based proof-of-work blockchain built on the Bitcoin Core architecture. It uses a single SHA256D mining algorithm, 10-minute block times, and a Bitcoin-style subsidy halving schedule.
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## Network Parameters
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- Consensus: Proof of Work (SHA256D)
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- Target block time: 10 minutes
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- Initial block reward: 50 VTX
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- Subsidy halving interval: 210,240 blocks
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- SegWit: Enabled
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- Taproot: Enabled
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## Building
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Build instructions are available in [INSTALL.md](INSTALL.md).
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Typical build process:
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```bash
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./autogen.sh
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./configure
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make -j$(nproc)
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```
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## Testing
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Run the unit tests:
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```bash
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make check
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```
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Functional tests are located in `test/functional`.
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## Contributing
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Contributions are welcome. Changes should prioritize stability, compatibility, maintainability, and minimal divergence from upstream Bitcoin Core whenever practical.
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## License
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Vexta Core is released under the MIT License. See [COPYING](COPYING) for details.
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