Grinnode.live high-available GRIN-API & Sync-Service
Grin is a privacy-preserving digital currency built openly by developers distributed all over the world. The grin network consists of nodes processing transaction requests and forwarding them to the miners. Without access to a running node you cannot access the grin network, which is required for example for syncing your grin-wallet.
We needed a grin-node running 24/7 for our own purposes and eventually we setup a series of nodes and connected them together. Project went public and new features such as API access and CORE GRIN_DNS Seeds have been added. To encourage growth of this network we even organized a uptime challenge . This is the brief story behind the grinnode.live project, a high-available API and Sync-Service for Grin digital currency.
If you are a Grin beginner and don't yet have your own node up and running feel free to use this service to connect and sync your Grin wallet . Keep in mind having your own node provides you with better security and privacy so long term you should consider setting it up. If you already have your node up and running consider joining our node network . More examples of usage are available on the tutorials page . If you have questions make sure you check the frequently asked questions page and if you don't find answers check the contact page and reach us!
Updates
6/2024
Maintenance Update
Another maintenance update for security and performance improvement. We're upgrading our infrastructure to provide you with a better experience. Due to on-going process, there might be downtimes. Thank you for your understanding.
06/2023
Maintenance Update
The libraries and packages utilized in grinnode.live has been updated for improved service.
06/2022
Crypto SMA Calculator
With this update, Crypto SMA (simple moving average) calculator has been added to tools page. MarketCap chart has been added to stats page, also Transaction Count chart has been updated with new options.
02/2022
API endpoint for Grin transaction counts
We have added a new api endpoint for daily and hourly (up to last 3 days) Grin transaction count data. You can also view transaction count chart on stats page.
01/2022
Highly Available Grin++ Nodes
We are happy to announce that we have added 3 Grin++ nodes to our highly available node infrastructure to support stability of Main-Grin-Network.
Node | Location | Speed |
---|---|---|
grinpp01 | Europe | 1 Gbit |
grinpp02 | Europe | 1 Gbit |
grinpp03 | USA | 1 Gbit |
08/2021
API endpoint for block height
We have added a new endpoint for block height of grin chain and current emission. There may be a latency for up to 30 minutes, like all other endpoints, there is a timestamp field in the api response.
07/2021
Wallet address check
We have updated wallet address check tool for better usability, now you can enter directly your grin wallet address starting with grin1.... Current grin emmission is presented besides block height on stats page. Also you can share info on grinnode.live tutorials and faq pages with buttons.
04/2021
Health score
We are happy to announce that grinnode.live is updated with new health score API and much more. You can read the details here.
01/2021
Grin 5.0 network upgrade
Grin network reached block height of 1,048,320 which was set as a target for Hard Fork 4. New upgrade brings better transcation fee calculation and difficulty adjustment algorithm. Please note that Grin API v1 is depreceated, users should move to Grin API v2. .
Grinnode.live Winter 2020 Bug Bash Challenge
The Grinnode.live Winter 2020 Bug Bash Challenge has concluded. After two weeks of work, 9 testers have performed 50 tests. No critical security vulnerabilities have been discovered during the tests. We distributed the overall of €2,070.00 EUR in BTC/Grin! For more details please visit page!
12/2020
Grinnode.live Winter 2020 Bug Bash Challenge has begun with lots of prizes and giveaways. Both new and experienced users are welcome to participate. Visit our github page for details.
Grinnode.live is updated to a responsive design with interactive data tables.
07/2020
All our Grin-Nodes will be upgraded to Grin-Node version 4.0.x
We will deprecate the APIv1 prior to the next Hardfork v5.0.x
05/2020
Grinnode.live is now part of the Grin-Node DNS Seed list: pull request
Added Seed-Node: "mainnet-seed.grinnode.live" (29.03.2020)
We enabled GRIN API v2 on our high-available GRIN-Node's
new Website done by @WarmBeer, @StakerVali
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