Snapshot Download

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Snapshot Guide

In the event a user faces the following events(s):

• Node is disconnected,

• Corrupted blockchain detected,

• Unable to start blockchain,
  

• A JavaScript error occurred in the main process; or

• when there's a mandatory upgrade (please read release notes first)

User will need to reindex and synchronise from 0%. If you're a a new user who's syncing from 0%, the snapshot provides a quicker way to sync to ~90% (with good internet connection it should take ~20 minutes). Or you may stick to the conventional way of syncing from 0% — may take up to 12 hours or longer.

Good to know:

• All snapshots are automatically stored in;
  Mac: /Users/<username>/Library/Application Support/Defi/snapshot; and
  Windows: C:\Users\<username>\AppData\Roaming\DeFi Blockchain\snapshot folder respectively
• After successful application of snapshot, user will be prompt with the option to delete snapshot via the app interface

How to Reindex

1. Go to the app's Menu Bar > Wallet > Reindex Wallet

• you may choose to Backup Wallet first if you have not made a backup before

2. Node will proceed to restart

3. After which, at the bottom left hand corner, click on i to trigger Snapshot

4. Select your nearest region

5. During the snapshot download, the app will download and unpack the snapshot contents

It is recommended:

• ensure sufficient storage (temporary) for snapshot
• to leave the app running with good internet connection
• turn off auto-lock / screen saver on your Mac/PC to prevent interruption

6. When snapshot is unpacked & successful, user may select DELETE SNAPSHOT & RESTART

7. After your app restarts, synchronisation for the remaining blocks should continue at ~90%, leave your app running till it reaches 100%

*Article updated: as of 11 Jan 2023
Latest DeFiChain Desktop fullnode app version: v3.2.1