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$ bitcoind -regtest -daemon $ bitcoind -regtest -daemon
``` ```
## Resetting the Regtest Blockchain
Regtest wallets and block chain state (chainstate) are saved in the regtest subdirectory of the Bitcoin configuration directory.
If you want to start a brand new Blockchain using the Regtest mode, all you have to do is delete the `regtest` folder and restart the Bitcoind.
## What's Next? ## What's Next?
After starting your bitcoind in the Regtest mode, you can now use Regtest-specific RPC commands to [generate/mine blocks in your private chain](15_3_Mining_with_Regtest.md). After starting your bitcoind in the Regtest mode, you can now use Regtest-specific RPC commands to [generate/mine blocks in your private chain](15_3_Mining_with_Regtest.md).