Compiling Bitcoin-Qt as .exe on Ubuntu
Bitcoin-Qt is a popular open source implementation of the Bitcoin protocol, and compiling it on an Ubuntu machine can be a bit more demanding than usual. However, I will walk you through the process step by step.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:
- Python 3: Bitcoin-Qt requires Python 3.x. If you are using an earlier version of Python, you may need to install it manually.
- Make: A prerequisite for compiling Bitcoin-Qt from source.
- G++: G++ (GNU Compiler Collection) is required to build the C++ code.
1. Step 1: Install the required packages
To compile Bitcoin-Qt on Ubuntu, you need to install the following packages:
python3: This is required for compiling Python code.
make: This package provides the make command for building and compiling projects from source.
g++: This package provides the g++ compiler.
You can install these packages using the following commands:
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install python3-dev make g++-4.x
For Ubuntu 16.04 (Xenial) or laterIf you are using an earlier version of Ubuntu, you may need to install the python3-pip package instead.
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install python3-pip
2. Step 3: Create a Bitcoin-Qt build directory
Once you have installed the required packages, create a new directory to build Bitcoin-Qt:
mkdir bitcoin-qt-build
Change to this directory:
cd bitcoin-qt-build
Step 3: Compile Bitcoin-Qt from source
Now that you have installed all the prerequisites and set up the build directory, you can compile Bitcoin-Qt from the README.mdfile or usingautogen.shfollowed byconfigure. We will use the latter method here.
- Edit the "configure" script:
sed -i 's/
CC = gcc
GCC is used to compile C code/' config.mkThis will update the "CC" variable to include the value "gcc", which is the default compiler for Ubuntu.
- Compile Bitcoin-Qt using autogen.sh
, followed byconfigure:
./autogen.sh
./configure -with-gui
These commands will compile Bitcoin-Qt from source using the autoconfandautomakebuild systems.
Step 4: Build and Install Bitcoin-Qt
After you have compiled Bitcoin-Qt, you need to build it into an executable. You can do this by running:
make -f makefile.build
This command compiles the Bitcoin-Qt code and creates an executable file in the build/ directory.
Step 5: Convert Bitcoin-Qt to “.exe”
To convert the compiled Bitcoin-Qt executable to a Windows-compatible .exe file, you will need to use a tool like PyInstaller or Wine. I assume you are using PyInstaller here.
- Install PyInstaller:
sudo apt-get install python3-pyinstaller
- Convert Bitcoin-Qt to “.exe” format:
pyinstaller --onefile bitcoin-qt.py
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This command converts the compiled Bitcoin-Qt executable into a standalone Windows application (.exe).
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues during the compilation process, here are some troubleshooting steps:
- Check dependencies: Make sure that all dependencies required by Bitcoin-Qt are installed.
- Check Python version: Double check that your Python installation is compatible with Bitcoin-Qt (version 0.10.x or later).
- Use “make dist” instead of “make -f makefile.build”: If you encounter issues compiling the executable, try using “make dist” instead of “make -f makefile.build”.
Conclusion
Compiling Bitcoin-Qt on Ubuntu may be a bit more involved than usual, but with these steps you can successfully compile and install it. If you encounter any issues during the process, feel free to ask for help or consult online resources.
I hope this helps!
