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Palladium Core Integration/Staging Tree
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# Palladium Core
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https://palladium-coin.com
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**Official Website:** [palladiumblockchain.net](https://palladiumblockchain.net)
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## Overview
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Palladium is a decentralized digital currency forked from Bitcoin, designed to offer enhanced features and capabilities specific to the palladium market. Built upon the solid foundation of the Bitcoin protocol, Palladium aims to provide a secure, efficient, and transparent means of transacting within the palladium ecosystem.
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Palladium Core is a decentralized digital currency forked from Bitcoin, specifically designed to serve the palladium market ecosystem. Built upon the proven Bitcoin protocol foundation, Palladium Core delivers enhanced security, efficiency, and transparency for palladium-related transactions.
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Key Features:
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### Key Features
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Secure: Palladium utilizes robust cryptographic techniques to ensure the security of transactions and user funds.
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Efficiency: With optimized blockchain parameters, Palladium offers fast and reliable transaction processing.
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Transparency: The open-source nature of Palladium enables anyone to inspect and contribute to its development, ensuring transparency and accountability.
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Designed for the Palladium Market: Tailored features cater to the specific needs and nuances of the palladium industry.
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Join us in shaping the future of digital transactions within the palladium market. Visit our website at palladium-coin.com to learn more and get involved.
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- **Security**: Advanced cryptographic techniques ensure transaction security and fund protection
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- **Efficiency**: Optimized blockchain parameters provide fast and reliable transaction processing
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- **Transparency**: Open-source architecture enables community inspection and contribution
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- **Market-Focused**: Tailored features specifically designed for palladium industry requirements
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- **Decentralized**: Peer-to-peer network with no central authority
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## Quick Start
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### Installation
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run the Wallet:
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1. **Download and Install**: Get the latest Palladium Core wallet from our [releases page](https://github.com/davide3011/palladiumcore/releases/tag/v1.3.0)
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2. **Configure**: Create the `palladium.conf` configuration file (see [Configuration](#advanced-configuration) section below)
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3. **Launch the Core**: Start the Palladium Core application (includes automatic network synchronization)
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1. Install the Walllet and start it
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2. the node takes a few minutes before connections show up (it has a integrated dnsseder)
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### Configuration
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For enhanced connectivity and performance, you can create a configuration file:
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optional:
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3. on Windows go to %appdata%/Palladium / on Linux go to /home/"user"/.palladium
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**Windows**: Navigate to `%appdata%/Palladium/`
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**Linux**: Navigate to `/home/[username]/.palladium/`
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**macOS**: Navigate to `~/Library/Application Support/Palladium/`
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4. create a file "palladium.conf"
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5. add the following line
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6. "addnode=212.132.102.41
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addnode=plm.minecraftpool.com
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addnode=89.117.149.130
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addnode=66.94.115.80
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addnode=173.212.224.67"
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8. Restart the Wallet
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Create a file named `palladium.conf`. For users running a full node or requiring advanced functionality, we recommend the following comprehensive configuration:
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```conf
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# Core Settings
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txindex=1
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server=1
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listen=1
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daemon=1
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discover=1
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# RPC Configuration
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rpcuser=your_username_here
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rpcpassword=your_secure_password_here
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# Network Ports
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port=2333
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rpcport=2332
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# Connection Settings
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maxconnections=50
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fallbackfee=0.0001
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rpcallowip=192.168.0.0/16
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rpcbind=192.168.0.0/16
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# Trusted Nodes
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addnode=89.117.149.130:2333
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addnode=66.94.115.80:2333
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addnode=173.212.224.67:2333
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# ZeroMQ Configuration
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zmqpubrawblock=tcp://0.0.0.0:28334
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zmqpubrawtx=tcp://0.0.0.0:28335
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zmqpubhashblock=tcp://0.0.0.0:28332
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```
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**Security Warning**: Replace `your_username_here` and `your_secure_password_here` with strong, unique credentials.
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### Configuration Parameters Explained
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| Parameter | Description | Recommended Value |
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|-----------|-------------|-------------------|
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| `txindex` | Maintains full transaction index | `1` (enabled) |
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| `server` | Enables RPC server | `1` (enabled) |
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| `listen` | Accept incoming connections | `1` (enabled) |
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| `daemon` | Run in background mode | `1` (enabled) |
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| `discover` | Enable peer discovery | `1` (enabled) |
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| `maxconnections` | Maximum peer connections | `50` |
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| `fallbackfee` | Default transaction fee | `0.0001` PLM/kB |
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| `port` | P2P network port | `2333` |
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| `rpcport` | RPC server port | `2332` |
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## Building from Source
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### Dependencies
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- **C++ Compiler**: GCC 7+ or Clang 5+
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- **Build Tools**: Make, Autotools
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- **Libraries**: Boost, OpenSSL, libevent, ZeroMQ
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### Build Instructions
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```bash
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# Clone repository
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git clone https://github.com/davide3011/palladiumcore.git
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cd palladiumcore
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# Generate build files
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./autogen.sh
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# Configure build
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./configure
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# Compile
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make -j$(nproc)
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# Install (optional)
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sudo make install
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```
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## Contributing
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We welcome contributions from the community! Please read our [Contributing Guidelines](CONTRIBUTING.md) before submitting pull requests.
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### Development Process
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1. Fork the repository
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2. Create a feature branch
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3. Make your changes
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4. Add tests if applicable
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5. Submit a pull request
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## Security
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Security is paramount in cryptocurrency development. Please report security vulnerabilities privately to our security team. See [SECURITY.md](SECURITY.md) for details.
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## License
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Palladium Core is released under the terms of the MIT license. See [COPYING](COPYING) for more information.
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## Support
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- **Documentation**: [Wiki](https://github.com/palladium-coin/palladium/wiki)
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- **Issues**: [GitHub Issues](https://github.com/palladium-coin/palladium/issues)
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- **Community**: [Discord](https://discord.gg/palladium) | [Telegram](https://t.me/palladiumcoin)
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- **Website**: [palladium-coin.com](https://palladium-coin.com)
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## Acknowledgments
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Palladium Core is built upon the Bitcoin Core codebase. We thank the Bitcoin Core developers and the broader cryptocurrency community for their foundational work.
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---
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**Disclaimer**: Cryptocurrency investments carry risk. Please do your own research and invest responsibly.
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\title{\textbf{Palladium: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System}}
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\author{Originally launched by NotRin7 (March 2024) \\\\ Whitepaper revised by davide3011, Maurito83 (October 2025)}
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\date{}
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\begin{document}
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\maketitle
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\begin{abstract}
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Palladium is a decentralized digital currency that enables instant, low-cost transactions between parties, without the need for intermediaries or central authorities. Derived from the Bitcoin protocol, Palladium aims to address scalability and efficiency concerns while preserving the core principles of decentralization and security.
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\end{abstract}
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\section{Introduction}
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Palladium inherits the pioneering concepts introduced by Bitcoin while refining its protocol to optimize transaction throughput and network sustainability. Through a series of enhancements and adjustments, Palladium strives to offer a robust and accessible digital cash system for a wide range of users worldwide.
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\section{Overview}
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Palladium operates on a peer-to-peer network, utilizing blockchain technology to record and verify transactions. Unlike traditional payment systems, Palladium transactions are irreversible, transparent, and resistant to censorship. By eliminating reliance on intermediaries, Palladium empowers users with direct control over their funds and financial transactions.
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\section{Key Features}
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\item \textbf{Decentralization} \\
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Palladium operates on a decentralized network of nodes, ensuring no single point of failure and preventing censorship or control by any central authority.
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\item \textbf{Proof of Work (PoW)} \\
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Palladium utilizes the \textbf{SHA256 PoW algorithm}, the same mining algorithm used by Bitcoin. This means Palladium can be mined with the same equipment (ASIC miners), ensuring accessibility to existing mining infrastructure. PoW provides robust security against malicious actors while incentivizing miners to secure the network through block validation and creation.
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\item \textbf{Scalability} \\
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Palladium is designed to be fully scalable, open source, and completely decentralized. Techniques are implemented to enhance transaction throughput and reduce confirmation times, allowing for a smoother user experience and improved network efficiency.
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\item \textbf{No Premine and Fair Distribution} \\
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Palladium launched with \textbf{no premine}, ensuring fair and transparent distribution from the genesis block. The \textbf{initial block reward is set at 50 PLM}, with a \textbf{halving every 210,000 blocks}, regulating the supply and maintaining scarcity over time.
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\item \textbf{Coinbase Maturity} \\
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Rewards from mining require a \textbf{maturity of 120 blocks} before they can be spent, strengthening the network’s security and stability against chain reorganizations.
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\item \textbf{Fast Transactions} \\
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Unlike Bitcoin’s 10-minute block interval, Palladium achieves an \textbf{average block time of 2 minutes}, enabling much faster transaction confirmation and significantly reducing waiting times for users.
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\item \textbf{Dynamic Difficulty Adjustment} \\
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Palladium introduces a difficulty adjustment mechanism \textbf{at every block}, ensuring that the network remains stable and secure even when large amounts of hashrate enter or exit the system. This feature prevents congestion and guarantees consistent block generation regardless of sudden changes in mining power.
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\section{Use Cases}
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Palladium can be utilized for various applications, including but not limited to:
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\item Retail payments
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\item Remittances
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\item Micropayments
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\item Online purchases
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\item Cross-border transactions
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\end{itemize}
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\section{Conclusion}
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Palladium represents a significant evolution in the realm of digital currencies, building upon the foundation laid by Bitcoin while addressing key challenges in scalability, speed, and network adaptability. By providing a decentralized, secure, and efficient payment system, Palladium aims to revolutionize the way individuals and businesses engage in financial transactions worldwide.
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