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mchaind: The Core Command-Line Interface for Mchain

mchaind is the primary command-line interface (CLI) tool for interacting with the Mchain blockchain. It is the gateway for various blockchain operations, from querying the blockchain state to executing transactions and managing nodes. Whether you're a developer, validator, or enthusiast, mchaind provides a suite of commands to interact with the Mchain ecosystem.

Key Features​

  • Blockchain Interaction: Query blockchain data, submit transactions, and explore blockchain state.
  • Node Management: Initialize, configure, and manage Mchain nodes.
  • Wallet Management: Create and manage wallets, generate keys, and handle tokens.
  • Staking Operations: Participate in staking, delegate tokens, and manage staking rewards.
  • Governance Participation: Create proposals, vote, and participate in the governance process.
  • Smart Tokens Interaction: Issue, mint and interact with Smart Tokens on the Mchain network.

Installation​

mchaind is typically distributed as part of the Mchain release binaries. To install mchaind, you can download the latest release from the Mchain GitHub repository or use the Mchain Installer.

Basic Usage​

After installing mchaind, you can use the command-line interface to interact with the Mchain network. Here are some basic commands:

  • Initialize a new Mchain node:

    mchaind init [node-name] --chain-id [chain-id]

  • Start an Mchain node:

    mchaind start

  • Query blockchain information:

    mchaind query [subcommand]

  • Submit transactions:

    mchaind tx [subcommand]

  • Manage keys and wallets:

    mchaind keys [subcommand]

Advanced Features​

mchaind also offers advanced functionalities, including:

  • Custom Module Interaction: Interact with custom modules like Mchain Name Service (MNS), Smart Tokens, and others.
  • Export and Import State: Export and import blockchain state for node setup or migration.
  • Debugging Tools: Utilize debugging and diagnostic tools to troubleshoot node issues.

Working Directory​

The primary working directory for mchaind is $HOME/.mchain. It is a crucial location where all configuration files, blockchain data, and key data related to Mchain accounts are stored.

mchaind offers the flexibility to choose a different working directory. You can achieve this by using the --home flag during the execution of mchaind.

Documentation and Support​

For comprehensive documentation using mchaind, including detailed command descriptions, visit the Mchain CLI documentation. The community and development team also provide support through various channels, including the Mchain Discord and GitHub issues.