Disk
cuprated requires at least ~250 GB of disk storage for operation although 400+ GB is recommended.
Cache
The directory used for cache files is:
| OS | Directory |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Cuprate\ |
| macOS | /Users/User/Library/Caches/Cuprate/ |
| Linux | /home/user/.cache/cuprate/ |
Although not recommended, this directory can be deleted without major disruption to cuprated.
The files in this directory are:
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
addressbook/ClearNet | Cache for clear-net |
addressbook/ClearNet_p2p_state | P2P state for clear-net |
Configuration
The directory used for files related to configuration is:
| OS | Directory |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Cuprate\ |
| macOS | /Users/User/Library/Application Support/Cuprate/ |
| Linux | /home/user/.config/cuprate/ |
The files in this directory are:
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
Cuprated.toml | cuprated configuration file |
Data
The directory used for general data is:
| OS | Directory |
|---|---|
| Windows | C:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Cuprate\ |
| macOS | /Users/User/Library/Application Support/Cuprate/ |
| Linux | /home/user/.local/share/cuprate/ |
The files in this directory are:
| File | Purpose |
|---|---|
blockchain/data.mdb | Blockchain database file |
blockchain/lock.mdb | Blockchain database lock |
txpool/data.mdb | Transaction pool database file |
txpool/lock.mdb | Transaction pool database lock |
logs/{YYYY-MM-DD} | Log files for each day |