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Migration from boost to std-library equivalents and removal of unreachable code paths. Touches infrastructure only — no consensus rule or wallet serialization changes. Dead code removed: - IRC bootstrap (irc.cpp/h, 417 lines): orphan from pre-Tor era, no callers. - Alert system (alert.cpp/h + sendalert RPC + Qt UI signal, ~500 lines): retired post-V5 fork; old peers' alert messages now hit the unknown-cmd default branch, logged + ignored. - Legacy P2P handlers in main.cpp: "checkpoint" (already a no-op stub since V5 fork master-key removal), "checkorder"/"reply" (2010-era Receive-by-IP feature), plus their unused supporting structures (CRequestTracker, PushRequest overloads, mapRequests/cs_mapRequests, mapReuseKey). - Unreachable RPCs clearwallettransactions and scanforalltxns (~175 lines): defined in rpcwallet.cpp but never registered in the dispatch table. - Stale -alertnotify CLI help text (option was advertised but never wired). boost::filesystem -> std::filesystem (C++17): - 30 source files, 5 headers. namespace fs = boost::filesystem swapped to namespace fs = std::filesystem; boost::filesystem::ifstream/ofstream replaced with std::ifstream/ofstream (path-aware in C++17); fs::system_complete -> fs::absolute; boost::filesystem::filesystem_error -> std::filesystem::filesystem_error. - Build system: dropped Boost::filesystem from link libs and Boost components; PCH includes updated. - Added explicit <filesystem> includes where types were previously available only transitively (db.h, rpcblockchain.cpp). boost::thread -> std::thread (12 files): - sync.h CCriticalSection/CWaitableCriticalSection now alias std::recursive_mutex/std::mutex. boost::unique_lock and boost::condition_variable / boost::mutex::scoped_lock swapped to std equivalents; sync.cpp boost::thread_specific_ptr -> thread_local std::unique_ptr. - init.cpp boost::thread_group rewritten as std::vector<std::thread> with manual join loop. boost::thread::hardware_concurrency -> std::thread::hardware_concurrency. - main.cpp/wallet.cpp -blocknotify/-walletnotify shell-out threads now use std::thread(...).detach() — fixes a latent bug where modern boost::thread destructor would call std::terminate on the joinable thread. - util.cpp NewThread now catches std::system_error. - No interruption_point/interrupt usage anywhere — pure mechanical swap. boost::chrono / boost::posix_time -> std::chrono (3 of 5 files): - util.h: MilliSleep, GetTimeMillis, GetTimeMicros rewritten on std::chrono (system_clock for epoch math, sleep_for for delays). - snapshotnet.cpp: sleep_for swapped. - DoS_tests.cpp: timing harness uses steady_clock. - Skipped: rpcdump.cpp (boost::posix_time::time_input_facet has no clean std::get_time equivalent) and qt/qtipcserver.cpp (locked to boost::posix_time by boost::interprocess::message_queue::timed_receive). Other housekeeping: - Dropped unnecessary "using namespace boost;" from txdb-leveldb.cpp, txdb-rocksdb.cpp, walletdb.cpp, db.cpp (verified no unqualified boost names in those TUs). - Removed unused extern declaration for clearwallettransactions. Build fixes for non-unity builds on MinGW64/GCC 15: - net.cpp: dropped stale #include "irc.h". - addrman.cpp + main.cpp: explicit <cmath> include for sqrt/pow (was arriving transitively via boost headers). - rpcblockchain.cpp + init.cpp: defensive #undef STRICT/ADVISORY/PERMISSIVE since windows.h macros collide with the Checkpoints:: enum values when std headers reorder include flow. - tor_embed_hooks.cpp: triangles_tor_check_interrupted now polls fShutdown instead of boost::this_thread::interruption_requested (we never used boost interruption — the hook was always effectively a no-op). - snapshotnet.cpp: fs::remove error handle uses std::error_code. - serialize.h: added <ios> for std::ios::badbit/failbit (was relying on transitive include via boost). Note: unity builds currently fail on this branch due to std::byte (C++17) colliding with COM 'byte' typedef from shlobj.h when 'using namespace std;' from earlier files in the unity slice leaks into util.cpp's parse of shlobj.h. Build with -DENABLE_UNITY_BUILD=OFF (the default). Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.7 (1M context) <noreply@anthropic.com>
Cryptographic Triangles (TRI)
Triangles is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency featuring Proof-of-Stake consensus, Tor v3 onion routing, and built-in encrypted messaging. Originally launched in July 2014, the chain was revived in March 2026 after being frozen since December 2022.
Key Features
- Proof-of-Stake - Energy-efficient block production with 33% annual staking rewards (coin-age based)
- Hash9 Algorithm - Unique 13-step hash cascade (Fugue, Hamsi, Groestl, Blake, BMW, Skein, Keccak, Shavite, JH, Luffa, Cubehash, Echo, SIMD)
- Encrypted Messaging - Send and receive encrypted messages directly through the wallet
- Tor v3 Integration - Connect and transact over the Tor network with v3 onion hidden services
- 120-second Block Time - Fast confirmations with 2-minute target spacing
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Algorithm | Hash9 (PoW blocks 0-9000), PoS from block 9001 |
| Block Time | ~120 seconds |
| Max Supply | 2,222,222 TRI |
| PoS Reward | 33% annual, coin-age based |
| P2P Port | 24112 |
| RPC Port | 19112 |
| Protocol | 70205 |
Network Status
The Triangles network operates exclusively over Tor for privacy:
Tor v3 Seeds:
jbpfhe7zw3qm67wy3j2ayysp3mnrjobopthnko3b3sgahqtecblwqmid.onion:24112uddaxjbo3lh2zskg7w6gwln4ty5cel7q4c5jbx7fdtv6zf2j47gdlyad.onion:24112el5sirhhleecuctpeeprelzubpqmoqivvra3rzlwbjttinxa4fq3wnid.onion:24112sj5dhybnlp3v4y5niyc5unrnd6s43lyx5ibup7rolyosjbi2u2hsbvyd.onion:24112i3kr5meha7se4ns3wss3h7v46m6uksfzv4wrohdqxpj6n35wyo2bvlid.onion:24112
HTTP Seed List:
seeds.cryptographic-triangles.org/seeds.txt- Dynamically updated list of active onion peers
Building from Source
Triangles uses CMake. All platforms follow the same build pattern.
Dependencies
| Dependency | Minimum Version |
|---|---|
| CMake | 3.16+ |
| C++ compiler | C++17 support |
| OpenSSL | 3.x |
| Boost | 1.90+ |
| Berkeley DB | 5.3 (with C++ bindings) |
| libevent | 2.x |
| LevelDB | bundled |
Linux (Ubuntu 24.04 / Debian 12+)
Install dependencies:
sudo apt-get install -y build-essential cmake ninja-build \
libboost-all-dev libssl-dev libdb5.3++-dev libevent-dev \
zlib1g-dev libminiupnpc-dev
For the Qt wallet, also install:
sudo apt-get install -y qtbase5-dev qt5-qmake libqrencode-dev
Build:
cmake -B build -G Ninja -DBUILD_QT=ON
cmake --build build
Linux (AlmaLinux 9 / RHEL 9)
Install dependencies:
sudo dnf install -y gcc-c++ cmake ninja-build boost-devel openssl-devel \
libevent-devel zlib-devel miniupnpc-devel
BDB 5.3 C++ bindings must be built from source on RHEL-based systems (the libdb-devel package does not include C++ headers). Download BDB 5.3.28 from Oracle and build with --enable-cxx.
Then build as above.
Windows (MSYS2 MinGW64)
Open an MSYS2 MinGW64 shell and install:
pacman -S mingw-w64-x86_64-cmake mingw-w64-x86_64-ninja \
mingw-w64-x86_64-boost mingw-w64-x86_64-openssl \
mingw-w64-x86_64-db mingw-w64-x86_64-miniupnpc \
mingw-w64-x86_64-qt5-base mingw-w64-x86_64-qrencode \
mingw-w64-x86_64-libevent
Build:
cmake -B build -G Ninja -DBUILD_QT=ON
cmake --build build
Build Options
| Option | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
BUILD_QT |
ON | Build the Qt GUI wallet |
BUILD_DAEMON |
ON | Build the headless daemon |
BUILD_TESTS |
OFF | Build unit tests |
Running
First Run
mkdir -p ~/.triangles
cat > ~/.triangles/triangles.conf << 'EOF'
port=24112
rpcport=19112
rpcuser=trianglesrpc
rpcpassword=<generate-a-strong-password>
rpcallowip=127.0.0.1
staking=1
txindex=1
listen=1
server=1
daemon=1
proxy=127.0.0.1:9050
EOF
trianglesd
The node will connect to seed nodes over Tor and sync the blockchain automatically.
Existing Wallet Holders
If you have a wallet.dat from the original Triangles network:
- Place your
wallet.datin~/.triangles/(Linux) or%APPDATA%\triangles\(Windows) - Start the wallet - it will sync the blockchain and your balance will appear automatically
- No migration or special action is needed - all keys and balances are preserved
Staking
To stake, your wallet must be:
- Running with
staking=1in the config - Connected to at least one peer
- Containing coins with sufficient coin-age (mature inputs)
Check staking status:
trianglesd getstakinginfo
Encrypted Messaging
Send and receive encrypted messages between wallet addresses:
# Enable messaging
trianglesd smsgenable
# Send a message
trianglesd smsgsend <your-address> <recipient-address> "Hello from Triangles!"
# Check inbox
trianglesd smsginbox all
# Send anonymous message
trianglesd smsgsendanon <recipient-address> "Anonymous message"
Messages are encrypted end-to-end using AES and distributed through the peer network in time-bucketed batches.
Tor Support
Triangles is designed as a Tor-only network. Install the Tor daemon and configure your proxy:
# triangles.conf
proxy=127.0.0.1:9050
To run your own hidden service, add to /etc/tor/torrc:
HiddenServiceDir /var/lib/tor/triangles/
HiddenServiceVersion 3
HiddenServicePort 24112 127.0.0.1:24112
Then set externalip=<your-onion-address> in triangles.conf.
RPC Commands
General
getinfo- Node status, balance, block height, connectionsgetpeerinfo- Connected peer detailsgetstakinginfo- Staking status and weight
Wallet
getbalance- Current balancelistunspent- Unspent transaction outputssendtoaddress <addr> <amount>- Send TRIgetnewaddress- Generate new receiving address
Messaging
smsgenable/smsgdisable- Toggle secure messagingsmsgsend <from> <to> <message>- Send encrypted messagesmsgsendanon <to> <message>- Send anonymous messagesmsginbox [all|unread|clear]- View received messagessmsgoutbox [all|clear]- View sent messagessmsglocalkeys- List messaging-enabled addressessmsgscanchain- Scan blockchain for public keys
Chain History
- July 16, 2014 - Genesis block
- Block 0-9000 - Proof-of-Work mining phase (Hash9)
- Block 9001+ - Proof-of-Stake only
- Block 17,651 - V5 hard fork (removed Tor v2, disabled checkpoint master key)
- December 8, 2022 - Chain frozen (all nodes offline)
- March 11, 2026 - Chain revived, staking resumed
Project Structure
src/
main.cpp - Core blockchain logic, block/tx validation, message routing
miner.cpp - Staking miner thread
net.cpp - P2P networking
init.cpp - Daemon initialization
wallet.cpp - Wallet management
smessage.cpp/h - Encrypted messaging system
kernel.cpp - PoS kernel (stake validation)
checkpoints.cpp - Hardcoded checkpoints
net_bootstrap.h - DNS/IP seed configuration
onionseed.h - Tor v3 onion seed addresses
tor/
onion_v3.cpp/h - Tor v3 hidden service management
tor_crypto_compat.h - Ed25519/SHA3 crypto compatibility
License
Distributed under the MIT/X11 software license. See COPYING for details.
Links
- Website: cryptographic-triangles.org
- Explorer: blocks.cryptographic-triangles.org