Cactus Blockchain

Cactus Blockchain 2.5.0

Cactus blockchain python implementation (full node, farmer, harvester, timelord, and wallet)

  • By Cactus Network
  • Open Source
  • Updated Jan 15, 2025
Download for Windows

About Cactus Blockchain

Cactus is a modern cryptocurrency built from scratch, designed to be efficient, decentralized, and secure.

What's new in 2.5.0

Cactus 2.5.0 is here! Upgrading is highly recommended for this release.
This release includes the soft fork from CHIP-36 which adds the keccak256 operator to the CLVM, enabling the support of Ethereum addresses.
So much more to come with the Cactus Blockchain!!! Stay tuned :)
Note: This release ends support for Python3.8

Full release notes »

Technical details

PublisherCactus Network
Version2.5.0
Release date2025-01-15
LicenseApache-2.0
Installer typenullsoft
Architecturex64
Package IDCactusNetwork.CactusBlockchainGUI

Install Cactus Blockchain from the command line

Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=CactusNetwork.CactusBlockchainGUI -e
Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=CactusNetwork.CactusBlockchainGUI -e
Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=CactusNetwork.CactusBlockchainGUI -e
Silent install with the offline installer
"CactusSetup-2.5.0.exe" /S

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Cactus Blockchain version history

  • 2.1.4
  • 2.0.0
  • 1.3.4
  • 1.3.2
  • 1.2.11

Frequently asked questions

Is Cactus Blockchain free?

Yes. Cactus Blockchain is free and open-source software released under the Apache-2.0 license.

What is the latest version of Cactus Blockchain?

The latest version is 2.5.0, released on Jan 15, 2025.

Is it safe to download Cactus Blockchain?

The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 19df125ace4968331476ab1ed3f79c85dde95a2be7145f627d108447883dc194.

Which Windows versions does Cactus Blockchain support?

Cactus Blockchain runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.

How do I install Cactus Blockchain silently?

Run the offline installer with "CactusSetup-2.5.0.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=CactusNetwork.CactusBlockchainGUI -e --silent.

How do I uninstall Cactus Blockchain?

Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Cactus Blockchain and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=CactusNetwork.CactusBlockchainGUI -e.

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