diff --git a/_posts/2024-10-26-ready-for-mainnet.md b/_posts/2024-10-26-ready-for-mainnet.md index 3980e39..0e7852f 100644 --- a/_posts/2024-10-26-ready-for-mainnet.md +++ b/_posts/2024-10-26-ready-for-mainnet.md @@ -6,16 +6,16 @@ excerpt: Haveno is ready to be used on Monero's main network by using third part author: woodser --- -We are excited to announce that Haveno is now mature enough to be used on Monero's main network. +We are excited to announce that Haveno is now mature enough to be used on Monero's main network (mainnet). This is the result of over 4 years of intensive development and collaboration across numerous developers. -### So how can I run Haveno on mainnet? +### So how can I run Haveno? -Haveno can be used on Monero's main network by using a third party installer and network. We do not officially endorse any networks at this time. +Haveno can be installed on Linux, macOS, and Windows by using a third party installer and network. We do not endorse any networks at this time. Alternatively, you can [start your own network](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/master/docs/create-mainnet.md), or make test trades using our [official test network](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/master/docs/installing.md). Note that Haveno continues to be actively developed. If you find issues or bugs, please let us know. -See the official [GitHub repository](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno) for more details. \ No newline at end of file +See the [GitHub repository](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno) for more details. \ No newline at end of file diff --git a/faq.md b/faq.md index ff5b8bf..98f6421 100644 --- a/faq.md +++ b/faq.md @@ -10,7 +10,8 @@ summary: Frequently asked questions about Haveno ## General - [What's the meaning of Haveno?](#whats-the-meaning-of-haveno) -- [When will Haveno be ready for use?](#when-will-haveno-be-ready-for-use) +- [Is Haveno ready for mainnet?](#is-haveno-ready-for-mainnet) +- [How can I run Haveno?](#how-can-i-run-haveno) - [What assets are listed?](#what-assets-are-listed) - [What's the structure of Haveno?](#whats-the-structure-of-haveno) - [Will there be KYC?](#will-there-be-kyc) @@ -43,11 +44,17 @@ Pronunciation: PA(key): /haˈveno/ Hyphenation: ha‧ve‧no -## [When will Haveno be ready for use?](#when-will-haveno-be-ready-for-use) +## [Is Haveno ready for mainnet?](#is-haveno-ready-for-mainnet) -Haveno can be used now on Monero's main network by using a third party Haveno network. +Yes, Haveno is considered mature enough to use on Monero's main network (mainnet). See our [blog post](https://haveno.exchange/blog/ready-for-mainnet/). -We do not officially endorse any networks at this time. +## [How can I run Haveno?](#how-can-i-run-haveno) + +Haveno can be installed on Linux, macOS, and Windows by using a third party installer and network. We do not endorse any networks at this time. + +A test network is also available for users to make test trades using Monero's stagenet. See the [instructions](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/master/docs/installing.md) to build Haveno and connect to the network. + +Alternatively, you can [start your own network](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/master/docs/create-mainnet.md). ## [What assets are listed?](#what-assets-are-listed) @@ -66,9 +73,7 @@ The community can suggest assets by [opening an issue on the 'listing' repositor ## [What's the structure of Haveno?](#whats-the-structure-of-haveno) -The structure and configuration of a Haveno network can be customized when deploying a network instance. - -The Haveno project is an open source platform for public reference. We do not operate a live network instance for Monero's main network, but you can test Haveno with Monero's stagenet by following [these instructions](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/master/docs/installing.md). +The Haveno project is an open source platform for public reference. We do not operate or endorse any network instance for Monero's main network (mainnet), but you can test Haveno with Monero's stagenet by following [these instructions](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/master/docs/installing.md). ## [Will there be KYC?](#will-there-be-kyc) @@ -96,10 +101,6 @@ By default, Haveno traders pay two fees. The fee for transacting on the Monero n The trading fee is configurable when deploying a Haveno network. -## [Is Haveno ready? Can we test it?](#is-haveno-ready-can-we-test-it) - -Haveno is still work in progress, but it's already possible to do test trades with other people in our test network using stagenet Monero coins, which hold no value. See [the instructions](https://github.com/haveno-dex/haveno/blob/master/docs/installing.md). You can test with both crypto and fiat currencies. - ## [How can I exchange Monero for fiat without involving banks?](#how-can-i-exchange-monero-for-fiat-without-involving-banks) Haveno will support payment methods that don't require users to have a bank account, like "Cash in person" (for face to face trades) and "Cash by mail".