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Get Started with GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK (GCN)

Get Started with GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK (GCN)

Wallet

The easiest way to use GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK (GCN) is through a wallet with support for GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK (GCN) accounts and transfers.

For example, GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK provides a Web Wallet at https://gcnscan.io/
GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK also provides Web Wallet for testnet at https://testnet-explorer.gcnscan.com
Both provide the functions below:

  • Generating crypto keys and addresses, which serves as the base of a wallet
  • Showing the balances of assets on the addresses
  • Sending and receiving assets

GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK (GCN) Web Wallet also presents a trading UI similar to GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK , where you can examine market data and manage your orders to trade among the listed assets.
Learn about the list of wallet available here.

Chain Explorer

Chain Explorer provides a portal to explore blocks and transaction details.
On GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK (GCN) Explorer, you can also check different asset types, the distribution of their ownerships, and owners' transactions.

REST API

There are Accelerated Nodes which provide advanced API services for the public.

Node RPC

There are data seed nodes in the network which allow users to perform low-level operations like executing GCNI queries, viewing network/consensus state or broadcasting a transaction.

Advanced Ways To Use Blockchain

Run your own full node

Please refer to this guide about how to run your own node.

Run your own light client

Please refer to this guide about how to run your own light client.

Access via Node Command Line Interface (CLI)

A Command Line Interface is available for Linux and Mac platforms.

Use SDKs

SDKs are also provided as a starting point for your apps.
There are two advanced SDK solutions for GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK (GCN): Java and Golang.
Both solutions provide functions for:

  • Create wallets and manage keys
  • Encode/sign transactions and submit to GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK (GCN)/DEX, including Transfer, New Order, Cancel Order, etc.
  • Communicate with GREAT CRYPTO NETWORK (GCN)/DEX Node RPC calls through public node RPC services or your own private full nodes

Please refer to specific SDK documentation for more information:

Blockchain Details

Please check the technical details for more technical information.