From 387cf88f17f2788fcec5acb133cdc3f7edf2d752 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Bruno Volpato Date: Wed, 13 Dec 2017 19:25:59 -0800 Subject: [PATCH] What's next on 15.2 Mining --- 15_2_Mining_with_Regtest.md | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/15_2_Mining_with_Regtest.md b/15_2_Mining_with_Regtest.md index 885e4e0..c8aea1d 100644 --- a/15_2_Mining_with_Regtest.md +++ b/15_2_Mining_with_Regtest.md @@ -26,3 +26,8 @@ This command will generate 101 blocks using a special RPC which is only availabl Because this is a new block chain using Bitcoin’s default rules, the first blocks pay a block reward of 50 bitcoins. Unlike mainnet, in regtest mode only the first 150 blocks pay a reward of 50 bitcoins. However, a block must have 100 confirmations before that reward can be spent, so we generate 101 blocks to get access to the coinbase transaction from block #1. + + +## What's Next? + +After starting your bitcoind in the Regtest mode and generating the first blocks, you have balance in your address to spend and [test the Regtest blockchain](15_3_Testing_with_Regtest.md).