Parallax v0.1.0 (Testnet)

We are excited to announce the first public release of Parallax, a new blockchain client built as a fork of go-ethereum with key modifications inspired by Bitcoin’s neutrality and ossified rules.

This release marks the launch of the Parallax Testnet. Developers, miners, and community members are invited to join, test, and help us refine the network before mainnet launch.

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✨ Highlights

• Consensus: Proof-of-Work via Ethash, secured with Bitcoin-style rules for timestamp handling, difficulty adjustment, and block validity.
• Block Timing: Configured for ~10 minute blocks, aligning with Bitcoin’s cadence.
• Community Mining: Includes a built-in CPU miner for accessibility. GPU mining is feasible and expected to be community-driven.
• Neutral Design: No pre-mine, no insiders, no privileged accounts. Parallax aims to be a permissionless, decentralized, and neutral timechain.
• Genesis Block: Contains unique extra data to timestamp the network’s creation, ensuring verifiable neutrality.

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🔧 What’s Included

• Full client implementation (prlx)
• Integrated CPU miner for testnet participation
• RPC endpoints compatible with existing Ethereum tooling
• Docker support for easier deployment (docker build included)

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🧪 How to Get Started

1. Download the binaries from this release or build from source.
2. Run a node (it will run the testnet by default since mainnet is not live yet):

   prlx

3. Start mining (optional):

   prlx --mine --miner.threads=2 --miner.coinbase <YOUR_WALLET_ADDRESS>

4. Join the community: Share feedback, issues, and suggestions to help shape Parallax.

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🔮 What’s Next

• Community testing and feedback on consensus rules.
• Explorer, faucets, and developer tooling.
• Preparing for the mainnet genesis with finalized parameters.

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Parallax exists to see what happens when neutrality meets programmability.