Bugcoin is a lightweight cryptocurrency designed for low-end devices, old PCs, and smartphones. It allows you to mine coins with minimal resources, track your balance, and see their value in USD. Each Bugcoin is currently valued at $10 USD, and there is a maximum supply of 10 million coins.
- Ultra-lightweight, works on low-end PCs and phones.
- Mine Bugcoin without heavy CPU usage.
- Track your balance locally using a
.bugcoinfile. - Supports offline calculation of total Bugcoins and USD value.
- Optional integration with LocalStorage or Termux for storing your files.
- No wallets required for basic usage.
- C Compiler (GCC) to compile the Bugcoin node.
- Python and Flask if using a local API or web interface (optional).
- Termux (for Android) or any Linux-based system.
For Bugcoin to work correctly, it is mandatory to create the blocks folder before mining:
mkdir -p /data/data/com.termux/files/home/storage/shared/Bugcoin/blocksAnd in Termux, you must grant storage permission:
termux-setup-storageThis will allow blocks to be saved without errors.
gcc bugcoin.c -o bugcoin -pthreador
gcc bugcoin.c -o bugcoin -pthread -O0./bugcoin --true./bugcoin --false./bugcoin --true --mine True --d 5m --threads 5--d sets duration (5m = 5 minutes, 20s = 20 seconds).
--threads sets number of CPU threads to use.
cat ~/.bugcoinOr use a web interface that reads .bugcoin and calculates total Bugcoins and USD value automatically.
Open the HTML web page (index.html) on your browser.
Upload your .bugcoin file.
The web page will show:
Total Bugcoins mined.
Equivalent value in USD.
LocalStorage can be used to remember your file for future visits.
Bugcoin is designed to be educational and lightweight.
Each block gives a fixed reward, and total supply is capped at 100 million Bugcoins.
Can be integrated with APIs or web platforms to simulate purchases or exchanges.
Enjoy mining Bugcoin! 🚀