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Version matrix (what’s current vs legacy)

This page helps you quickly identify what guidance applies to your wallet/node.

Reality check

A lot of community advice on the internet is time-bound. Always confirm: 1) what version you run, and 2) whether you are on the correct chain.

Wallet / node lines commonly seen

Core v4.22.x (current desktop line)

  • Who should use it: most users staking today (desktop).
  • Binaries: v4.22.9 downloads include multiple Linux architectures (including ARM tarballs); verify which build matches your device.6
  • Notable operational differences:
  • May require “unlock for staking only” + an explicit “Enable Staking” action (anvil icon).1
  • v4 introduced faster sync behavior; bootstrap is often unnecessary on modern releases.2
  • Supports multiple wallets and HD wallet restore flows (seed phrase) depending on configuration.3

Core v3.10.x (legacy line)

  • Who might still have it: older desktop installs; some long-running nodes.
  • Important: during 2024 incidents, admins attributed chain splits to old wallets and urged upgrades.4
  • Upgrade path: v3 → v4 often requires a full resync (see Version compatibility & upgrades).

Core v2.x and older (very legacy)

  • Who might still have it: extremely old installs or services.
  • Risk: admins noted v2 nodes still existed and were implicated in splits alongside v3.5

Practical “which page do I read?”

Footnotes (Telegram export)

  1. Telegram export (ReddCoinOfficial), 2026-01-29, obito, message2038537. Note: The staking does not start by default. To stake you must have the wallet fully synchronized with the network. Then there are two steps: 1) Unlock the wallet "for staking… Permalink: https://t.me/ReddcoinOfficial/2038537. ↩

  2. Telegram export (ReddCoinOfficial), 2025-06-08, obito, message2025586. Note: Starting with v4, bootstrap is no longer required because the wallet has a fast sync feature. That particular bootstrap was created to add the correct blockchain to the … Permalink: https://t.me/ReddcoinOfficial/2025586. ↩

  3. Telegram export (ReddCoinOfficial), 2025-04-28, obito, message2022388. Note: Version 4.22.9 does not need bootstrap because it synchronizes very quickly. After the wallet is fully synchronized with the network, check if you are on the correct blo… Permalink: https://t.me/ReddcoinOfficial/2022388. ↩

  4. Telegram export (ReddCoinOfficial), 2024-08-17, HPMentjox, message2000580. Note: ‼️ Important - Update Required ‼️ The ReddCoin CoreTeam has been tracking these incidental chainsplits that have happened twice now, and we have found an issue which is … Permalink: https://t.me/ReddcoinOfficial/2000580. ↩

  5. Telegram export (ReddCoinOfficial), 2024-08-16, obito, message2000511. Note: Read this https://t.me/ReddcoinOfficial/1988156 Permalink: https://t.me/ReddcoinOfficial/2000511. ↩

  6. Download index for ReddCoin Core v4.22.9 binaries (dated 2025-04-09). See download.reddcoin.com/bin/reddcoin-core-4.22.9/. ↩