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Download Baud

One command to install. Start mining BAUD in under 5 minutes.

⊞ Windows (PowerShell)

Open PowerShell and paste this command. It installs Baud, builds from source, generates your wallet key, and creates Start Menu shortcuts.

irm https://nullnaveen.github.io/Baud/install.ps1 | iex

Requires Git. Rust will be installed automatically if missing.

🐧 Linux / WSL

Open your terminal and paste this command. Works on Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, and WSL 2.

curl -sSL https://nullnaveen.github.io/Baud/install.sh | bash

Requires Git and curl. Rust and build tools are installed automatically.

⚙️ Build from Source

Clone the repository and build with Cargo. Requires Rust 1.70+ and Git.

git clone https://github.com/NullNaveen/Baud.git && cd Baud && cargo build --bin baud-node --release

Then run the node:

./target/release/baud-node --secret-key YOUR_64_HEX_KEY --genesis genesis.json

Generate a 64-character hex secret key: openssl rand -hex 32

GitHub Releases

Browse release notes and changelogs on GitHub.

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After Installation

The installer builds Baud, generates your wallet key, and sets everything up. Here's what happens next.

1

Save Your Secret Key

The installer prints a 64-character hex key. Write it down and keep it safe. This is the only way to access your BAUD. If you lose it, your funds are gone forever.

2

Start the Node

On Windows, click "Baud Node" in the Start Menu — or run start-node.bat. On Linux, run baud-start. The node begins mining immediately.

3

Open the Dashboard

On Windows, click "Baud Dashboard" in the Start Menu. Or open your browser and go to http://localhost:8080. You'll see your balance, block height, and mining status in real time.

4

You're Mining!

That's it. You earn 500 BAUD per block (~1 second). Keep the node running to accumulate rewards. Use the Dashboard to send transactions, create escrows, and manage your wallet.

Start Menu Icons (Windows)

The Windows installer creates three shortcuts in your Start Menu for quick access.

🟢

Baud Node

Starts the baud-node process and opens the Dashboard in your browser. This is your primary shortcut — it begins mining and gives you the UI.

Start Mining
📊

Baud Dashboard

Opens localhost:8080 in your default browser. Use this if the node is already running and you just want to view the dashboard.

View Only
🔴

Stop Baud Node

Gracefully stops the baud-node process. Mining stops and your node goes offline. Your balance is saved — restart anytime to resume.

Stop Mining