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How to setup a PIVX Masternode on Allnodes

PIVX (PIV) Masternode Hosting

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Written by Allnodes Team
Updated over a week ago

A PIVX Masternode can be hosted with Ledger, Trezor, or PIVX Core wallets.


Instructions for Ledger (through Ledger Live):

  1. Connect your Ledger wallet to your computer and open the PivX app on it.
    If you already have 10,000 PIV in your wallet (sent in one transaction), start at step 8.

  2. Open the Ledger Live app and press the "Accounts" tab.

  3. Press the "Add account" button, select PivX, and press the "Continue" button.

  4. Press the "Add account" button, then the "Done" button.

  5. Click on your account, press the "Manage" button, and select the "Receive" menu.

  6. Press the "Continue" button and copy your address.

  7. Send exactly 10,000 PIV to your address.

  8. Select the "Ledger" wallet here: https://www.allnodes.com/pivx/host

  9. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.


Instructions for Trezor (through Trezor Suite):

  1. Connect your Trezor wallet to your computer.
    If you already have 10,000 PIV in your wallet (sent in one transaction), start at step 7.

  2. Download and install Trezor Suite from the official website: https://suite.trezor.io

  3. Press the "+" button and select PIVX.

  4. Click on the added account, click on the "..." button, and select the "Receive" menu.

  5. Press the "Show full address" button and copy your address.

  6. Send exactly 1000 PIVX to your address.

  7. Select the "Trezor" wallet here: https://www.allnodes.com/pivx/host

  8. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.


Instructions for the PIVX Core wallet:

  1. Download and install the PIVX Core wallet from the official website: https://pivx.org/downloads
    If you already have 10,000 PIV in your wallet (sent in one transaction), start at step 6.

  2. Go to the "RECEIVE" tab and click "Generate address". 

  3. Press the "Edit Label" button. Enter the name of your Masternode (e.g. PIVX001), then press "SAVE". 

  4. Press the "Copy" button and send exactly 10,000 PIV in a single transaction to your address.

  5. Wait for 15 confirmations of the transaction in the blockchain to occur.

  6. Select the "PIVX Core Wallet" here: https://www.allnodes.com/pivx/host

  7. Follow further instructions from Allnodes.

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