Getting Started with PIVX Core
Welcome to PIVX! This is a quick guide on the first steps you should take when starting the software:
- Download the latest PIVX Core wallet for desktop from https://pivx.org/wallet/
- Start the software and after the intro splash screen it will begin to sync the blockchain. While this is happening you can proceed to the next steps
- Encrypt your wallet
- Backup your wallet.dat and your zPIV seed
- Read about the automint and decide if you want to adjust or disable it: https://pivx.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/30000026923-automatic-zpiv-minting-and-zpiv-backup-requirements
- Wait for your wallet to complete the sync and then you are ready to start using PIVX
You may now be interested in some of the following articles: