VERSION 4.0.0-ALPHA.3

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Run your own $402 node. Index BSV-21 tokens, serve content to peers, and mine $402 via Proof-of-Indexing. macOS builds are latest (alpha.3). Windows and Linux builds available from alpha.1.

macOS

Apple Silicon

For M1, M2, M3, M4 Macs

Download DMG

macOS

Intel

For Intel-based Macs

Download DMG

Windows

Installer

NSIS installer for Windows x64

Download EXE

Windows

Portable

No installation required — run directly

Download Portable

Linux

AppImage

Universal Linux package — chmod +x and run

Download AppImage

Linux

Debian

For Ubuntu, Debian, and derivatives

Download .deb

Installation Note

macOS builds are code-signed with a Developer ID certificate. On first launch, right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper. Windows builds are unsigned — you may see a SmartScreen warning. This is alpha software.

Running the Network

What your node does

  • • Indexes the BSV blockchain for $402 token movements
  • • Serves content to peers via the gossip network
  • • Verifies ticket stamps (BRC-105) for content access
  • • Participates in GossipSub for token/transfer discovery
  • • Earns POW20 tokens for useful work performed

Network ports

Gossip
:4020
API / GUI
:4021
Protocol
TCP + NOISE

Data location

~/.pathd/ ← database, keys, content cache

Or install via npm

npm install -g path402

The npm package includes the daemon, CLI, and MCP server. Run path402d start to launch.

Add to Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "path402": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["path402"]
    }
  }
}

Release Notes

v4.0.0-alpha.3

latestFebruary 2026
  • One-token model: $402 PoW20 mining only, no equity token
  • Updated documentation and protocol messaging
  • macOS builds (arm64 + x64) — signed and notarized

v4.0.0-alpha.2

February 2026
  • BRC-114 Hash-to-Mint: real $402 token mining via on-chain smart contract
  • Proof-of-Indexing work commitments recorded permanently on BSV
  • UTXO contention handling with automatic retry + backoff
  • macOS builds signed AND notarized (no more Gatekeeper bypass)
  • Mining-only mode: runs without AI API key
  • Config file support: ~/.pathd/config.json for walletKey + tokenId

v4.0.0-alpha.1

February 2026
  • All platforms: macOS (arm64 + x64), Windows, Linux
  • macOS builds signed with Developer ID certificate
  • Content storage layer: download, store, and serve content P2P
  • Demo content bundled for new users (6 sample videos)
  • libp2p gossip network (NOISE encrypted TCP)
  • MCP server integration for Claude Desktop
  • BSV wallet support (HandCash, Yours, Metanet)
  • Library, marketplace, portfolio, and chat UIs