PIRATE is the best of Zcash (ZEC) combined with the best of Monero (XMR).
It’s a forced Shielded-transactions (z-transactions) only blockchain, meant for completely anonymous transactions.
PIRATE is mined into a transparent address, but can only go into a shielded address from there.
PIRATE is an independent blockchain built using the Komodo Platform assetchains. PIRATE is feature complete for its goal: complete anonymity.
PIRATE PROPERTIES
– Komodo Assetchain
– Independent blockchain
– Privacy/Shielded/z tx only chain. No transparent transactions possible on PIRATE chain.
– Probably has the most shielded coins of all other coins, even more than Zcash
– Block time aprox 60 seconds.
– Block reward halves:
– every 388885 blocks
– every 270 days
– Block reward of 1 satoshi will be reached in about 25 years.
– Total supply of around 200 million PIRATE
– CryptoConditions contracts not possible on this chain, as it is a z-tx only chain.
– Mining algorithm: Equihash PoW
– Alternatively can use Verushash PoW, but has to be used for a 100% PoW chain.
– TOR network supported.
EXCHANGE
– tortuga.exchange coming Q1 2019
– Ticker symbol: ARRR
Buy PIRATE
– Visit #OTC Channel on Komodo Discord
– Buy via Onboarding Page
– To Buy/Exchange some KMD you can visit Changelly
STATUS / ROADMAP
PIRATE is feature complete and ready to use!
– Q1 2019
– Centralized z-only KMD <-> PIRATE exchange Tortuga
MINING
You can mine pirate on Equihash algorithm, so if you have a Z9 laying around don't hesitate to board the ship.
Mining pools:
piratepool.io – 1% fee
pool-mining.xyz – 0% fee
piratechain.org – 1% fee
More infomation and downloads on the official website