A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Running an ETC Node with ETCMC

1. Create a ETC (Ethereum Classic) Wallet 🔗

  1. Open Google Chrome and click on the three dots in the top-right corner (the Chrome menu).

  2. Select the Extensions option.

  3. In the submenu, click on Visit Chrome Web Store.

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  4. In the Chrome Web Store’s search bar (as shown in the screenshot), type “Rabby.”

  5. Select Rabby Wallet from the dropdown results to access the extension page.

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  6. Look for Rabby Wallet in the search results (the purple rabbit icon).

  7. Click on Rabby Wallet to open its extension page, where you can read more details before adding it to Chrome.

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  8. On the extension’s page, click Add to Chrome.

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  9. Confirm the installation by selecting Add Extension in the pop-up prompt.

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  10. After installing Rabby Wallet, you’ll see a welcome screen.

  11. Click Create a new address to generate a fresh wallet address.

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  12. You’ll see important security tips on the screen.

  13. Ensure no one can see your screen now

  14. Click Show Seed Phrase to reveal your new seed phrase.

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  15. Important: Write down your seed phrase and store it securely offline. Never share it with anyone!

  16. Carefully write down or copy your 12-word seed phrase somewhere safe and offline.

  17. Once you have securely stored your seed phrase, click I’ve Saved the Phrase to proceed.

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  18. Enter a strong password in the Password field.

  19. Re-enter the same password in the Confirm Password field.

  20. Click Confirm to finalize your wallet setup.

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  21. Once the wallet creation process is complete, you’ll see a success message confirming that your wallet is ready. Click Get Started

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  22. Click the extensions (puzzle piece) icon in the top‐right corner of Chrome.

  23. Locate Rabby Wallet in the dropdown list. Click on it.

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  24. In the wallet menu, select Receive.

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  25. Type “ETC” in the search field. (under Integrated Network)

  26. Select Ethereum Classic from the list of networks to switch your wallet to the ETC chain.

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  27. After switching to Ethereum Classic, your Rabby Wallet will display a Receive screen with a QR code.

  28. Copy your ETC address or scan the QR code to deposit Ethereum Classic (ETC) from another wallet or an exchange.

Note: You need ETC so that you can swap it for ETCPOW, which is then required to purchase a node license and for claiming stake later.

  1. Always double-check you’re sending funds on the Ethereum Classic network to avoid any loss.

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  1. Once your deposit has been confirmed on the Ethereum Classic blockchain, your Rabby Wallet will display the balance in approximate USD.

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    2. Swap ETC for ETCPOW 🔗

    1. Open ETCMC Swap in your Chrome browser.
    2. In the top-right corner, click Connect to a wallet. A popup will appear asking you to choose a wallet. Click on MetaMask.

Note: There is no functional difference whether you use MetaMask or Rabby Wallet for this process. Both options will allow you to connect to the Ethereum Classic network.

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  1. If you chose Rabby Wallet instead of MetaMask, the Rabby notification window will pop up on the right.

  2. Verify the website address (in this case, https://www.etc-mc.com) is correct.

  3. Click Connect in the Rabby Wallet notification window to authorize the connection.

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  4. Verify that you’re connected to the Ethereum Classic network and that your ETC balance (e.g., 6 ETC) is displayed at the top right.

  5. In the Swap interface, the “From” field should automatically show ETC along with your current balance.

  6. Click Select a token in the “To” field.

  7. Choose ETCPOW from the list.

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  8. Specify the amount of ETC you want to swap, making sure you leave some ETC in your wallet to cover transaction fees (gas).

  9. Review the estimated amount of ETCPOW you will receive.

  10. Click Swap to initiate the transaction.

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  11. A Rabby Wallet notification will pop up on the right, displaying your swap details (amount of ETC, amount of ETCPOW, slippage, etc.).

  12. Double‐check the chain is Ethereum Classic, and verify the swap amount and minimum receive amount.

  13. If everything looks correct, click Sign to authorize the transaction.

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  14. If everything looks correct, click Confirm.

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  15. Once you see the “Transaction Submitted” message, you know your swap request has been broadcast to the Ethereum Classic network.

Note: If you’re using MetaMask, you can click Add Token to MetaMask to easily display your new ETCPOW balance in your wallet.

  1. Finally, click Close to exit the confirmation window.

  2. Keep an eye on your Rabby Wallet balance. After the network confirms the transaction, your ETCPOW tokens will appear.

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3. Buy a Node License from the Marketplace 🔗

  1. Open https://marketplace.etcmc.org/ in your Chrome browser.

  2. If the Rabby Wallet pop‐up doesn’t appear automatically, click Connect Wallet (in the top‐right area) on the License Marketplace site.

  3. In the Rabby Wallet notification, make sure you’re on Ethereum Classic (not Ethereum, like shown in the Screenshot).

  4. If you see any extra warnings (like “Please process the alt before signing”), you can typically click Ignore All to continue.

  5. Once you’re ready, click Connect in the Rabby Wallet pop‐up to authorize and link your wallet to the marketplace.

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  6. To proceed with purchasing a license, click on Request Approval.

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  7. After clicking Request Approval, a Rabby Wallet Notification will appear, asking for token approval.

  8. Verify that you are on the Ethereum Classic network and that the token being approved is ETCPOW.

  9. If everything looks correct, click Sign and Confirm to authorize the marketplace to use your ETCPOW for purchasing a node license.

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  10. Once the approval transaction is confirmed, you will see a Success Message on the marketplace.

  11. Click OK to close the confirmation window and continue to the next step.

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  12. Wait a moment for all available License NFTs to load on the marketplace.

  13. Click Sort by (Low to High) to find the cheapest license available.

  14. Click Buy NFT on the lowest-priced license (in this case, 1849 ETCPOW).

  15. A Rabby Wallet Notification will pop up on the right, showing transaction details.

  16. If everything looks correct, click Sign and Confirm to confirm the purchase.

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  17. Once your transaction is successful, you will see a confirmation message.

  18. The message will display the NFT ID (in this case, 4264). Make sure to write this ID down as it will be needed later.

  19. Click OK to close the confirmation window.

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Optional Step: Verify Your NFT in Rabby Wallet

  1. Open Rabby Wallet by clicking on its icon in your browser toolbar.
  2. In the wallet menu, click on the NFT section.
  3. Here, you can check if your ETCMC License NFT has successfully arrived in your wallet.

  4. If you don’t see it immediately, wait a few minutes and refresh the wallet.

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4. Install ETCMC Client on Windows 🔗

  1. Visit https://etcmc.org to access the latest client

  2. Scroll down to the bottom of the Page and Click Download for Windows

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  3. Once the download is complete, you should see it in the browser’s download section (as shown in the image, ETCMC.msi).

  4. Click on the downloaded file to begin the installation process.

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  5. When launching the installer, Windows Defender SmartScreen might block the app since it is from an unknown source

  6. To proceed, click on More Information

  7. This will reveal additional options, including the ability to run the installer anyway.

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  8. After bypassing Windows Defender, the ETCMC Client Setup Wizard will open.

  9. Click Next to proceed with the installation.

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  10. The installation wizard prompts you to read and agree to the License Terms and Conditions before proceeding.

  11. If you agree, check the box "I agree to the License terms and conditions."

  12. Click Next to proceed with the installation.

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  13. The setup process is now complete, Click "Finish" to exit the installer.

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5. Start and Register your Node 🔗

  1. Locate the ETCMC Client shortcut on your desktop and Double-Click.

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  2. Click the "Start" button to launch the client.

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  3. After clicking "Start", a popup appears confirming

  4. Click "OK" to close the confirmation message.

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  5. The browser opens automatically to localhost:5000/login

  6. A login screen appears where you need to enter

Username: admin Password: password

  1. Click the "Login" button to proceed.

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  2. The NFT-ID is currently "Not Registered", meaning you need to link your License NFT.

  3. Click the "Open Registration" button to proceed

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  4. Enter your NFT-ID, If you forgot your NFT-ID, visit this page to retrieve it.

  5. Input your valid email address in the required field.

  6. Open Rabby Wallet, Click on the copy address icon (highlighted in the image).

  7. Paste the copied wallet address into the "Wallet Address" field in the registration form.

  8. Click "Register Node" to finalize the process.

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  9. Your node has been successfully registered with the NFT-ID.

🎉 Congratulations! Your ETCMC Node is now set up and ready to go! 🚀

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  1. Click on "Start Node" to activate the node.

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Important Notes:

🔵 Synchronization can take up to 24 hours, depending on your network speed and computer performance. During this time, the node downloads blockchain data and connects to the network.

🟢 Once synchronization is complete, the node will start earning rewards in ETCPOW.

📢 Tip: Make sure your computer stays powered on and connected to a stable internet connection to ensure a smooth synchronization process! 🚀

6. Stake ETCPOW for Claiming 🔗

Note:

Staking ETCPOW allows users to secure rewards while helping stabilize the network. Here’s why it’s beneficial:

🔹 Stake Duration – The stake remains valid indefinitely until the user chooses to unstake.

🔹 Lock-in Period – Staked ETCPOW is locked for 30 days to prevent abuse.

🔹 Unstaking Flexibility – After 30 days, users can unstake their full ETCPOW without penalties.

Key Benefits of Staking:

✅ Stabilizes ETCPOW Value – Encourages staking, reducing market volatility.

✅ Fair Reward Distribution – Ensures rewards are fairly distributed among participants.

  1. Open the Claimstake website and click on "CONNECT WALLET"

  2. Select "CONNECT RABBY WALLET" (or MetaMask if using that)

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  3. A Rabby Wallet pop-up will appear

  4. Ensure "Ethereum Classic" is selected as the network

  5. Click "Connect" to approve the connection

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  6. Before staking, you can check how much ETCPOW is required by clicking "GET STAKE DETAILS".

  7. Click "STAKE ETCPOW" to start the staking process

  8. A Rabby Wallet pop-up will appear, requesting approval for the transaction.

  9. Click "Sign" and "Confirm" to approve the transaction

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  10. Review the transaction, the amount of ETCPOW being staked is displayed

  11. Click "Sign" and "Confirm" to do the transaction

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  12. You have successfully staked your ETCPOW tokens. 🎉

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  13. Back to your Node Dashboard - Click on the Gear Wheel (top left corner) to access Node Settings

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  14. In the Settings Menu, click on "Check Staking Status" to verify if your ETCPOW staking is active

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  15. You have successfully staked the required amount of ETCPOW! 🎉

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