Mintcoin snap shot instructions:

This download was created by MintyAllDay and includes blocks up to November 6th, 2017.  You should only download this file from http://mintcoinofficial.com/MintCoinSnapShot11-6.zip

Extract files to the following folder based on your OS.  You have the option to create a new wallet or restore a backup wallet.dat

Windows:  C:\Users\YourUserName\Appdata\Roaming\MintCoin

Linux:  ~/.mintcoin

Mac:  Users/username/Library/Application Support/MintCoin
*You may need to show hidden files on the Mac platform to see related MintCoin files and directories.

Thanks to Warren and Deepcreek for Q&A.

Additional questions can be answered in real time on the Telegram mintcoin channel at:  https://t.me/joinchat/AYSXZBGdWRH6jeIX_EJijg

Snap shot builds will be updated once a month and future builds will include instructions like this forum post.

This download does not include wallet software.  Download the mintcoin wallet at:
https://github.com/MintcoinCommunity/Mintcoin-Desktop-Wallet/releases

Hiya minters!
 
To address your dev concerns:
 
Our main dev has become busy with another project recently and has suggested we bring in additional dev support.  Communication has not been cut and there is plenty of cooperation so we're already at an advantage compared to other times in our past when devs and/or contributors have left suddenly or disappeared.  Crypto moves fast, things change and evolve.  I am already speaking with multiple devs and we're working on beefing up our dev fund to offer compensation to the right individual(s). 
 
It's super easy for anyone to support mintcoin now without any effort, just by leaving a webpage open.  As MintyAllDay announced above, you can now mine Monero thru mintymintcoin.com/Contribute.html to support the dev fund.  This is great news for the contributors that don't have the time to help…now you can!
 
We don't have a "current" road map.  Mintcoin is a small team of volunteers and we prefer to not pre-announce milestones unless we absolutely know they will become reality.  Most contributors prefer to keep their heads down and working rather then fabricating a loose roadmap which will unlikely be completed as it is outlined.  Being a decentralized and open source software platform has it's challenges but I think most long time contributors will agree, when new contributors enter the fray it can change the dynamic of how we work and what becomes of that work.  While I am always speaking with multiple contributors in an attempt to help manage a cohesive platform thru their contributions, I do not have total control over any contributing individuals and currently there are no paid mintcoin employees.  The dev funds (MINT, XMR) are an attempt to add a working budget which allows for many of the features that users request.
 
Work on the website re-design continues.  Dev funds are currently expected to go towards wallet optimizations and improvements.  Other surprises are in the pipeline.  Mint has delivered with absolutely no budget or central authority thru years.  I'm happy to say that I'm a mintcoin contributor.  While we may not be able to move at your favorite ICO coin's pace, it does not mean that nothing is happening. 
 
The future is honest, transparent, and decentralized.  The future is minty green.

WARNING:  WE HAVE NO ASSOCIATION WITH MINTCOIN DOT ORG

Official website is mintcoinofficial.com

Take note of current message on exchange Bter :

MINT-BTC is delisted

If you have coins on Bter then you should consider moving them ASAP.

Stay safe minters.

MINT/BTC market has been added to coinexchange.io

Please use MintyAllDay's affiliate link if you sign up as MintyAllDay has agreed to donate all funds from referrals to mint infrastructure.

coinexchange.io/?r=43fd99d3

Stay FRESH my friends. 

Official bootstrap updated to include blocks up to 2978076 or 9/30/16.  Download at mintcoinofficial.com

OP updated with current exchanges.  Working on some image tweaks now.  


[EDIT] Removed ShapeShift and Poloniex.  Added BTC POP as well as Nova and AltEx recently.

btcpool.exchange has advised that all mintcoin should be removed from their current exchange by Dec. 20th.  They will be migrating to the new and improved beta platform with support of mint at AltEx.ws

Hey minters!

A lot has been going on recently that I'd like to address in the name of transparency.

URSAY and cryptomommy have been working together to transfer mint related domains mintcoinofficial.com and mintcoinfund.com.  After the transfer we decided it was best to shut down the sites as they existed for a number of reasons.  Wordpress sites can be vulnerable to attack and we've had continued issues with the forums.  An offline copy of the site exists and will be referenced when needed as we rebuild a new site based on the communities needs moving forward.  Thanks to cryptomommy for helping make mintcoin what it is today and helping us transition smoothly.

I don't believe anyone on the team received any warning in regards to the Bleutrade and recent Poloniex delisting announcements.  We're working to communicate with Polo and other contacts to find out more and try to reverse any such delisting.  You can still trade on Cryptopia, Bter, ShapeShift, and SouthXchange.  Additionally, we're working to bring mint to decentralized exchange BitSquare.

Are you a fan of Slack?  We added a Slack group a couple weeks ago to switch things up a bit.  Don't worry, we don't have plans to shut down any other particular social channel.  We've even connected our irc and Slack channels to provide more options for the community.  Wanna join?  Sign up at mintcoin-slack.herokuapp.com

2 years strong.  Our roots are just now spreading and we're planted firm.  Stay minty fresh my friends.  

New bootstrap released (link added to op)...

https://link.getsync.com/#f=bootstrap&sz=1E9&t=1&s=PLWY53LWFWGR67POGCCJIB7L2H2UXLVE&i=CRVSHHV6P25RWLX7HDGOPRIHRX2ZMC5VS&v=2.3

Updated bootstrap released 4/5/16

Updated bootstrap released 8/29/16 and now hosted at mintcoinofficial.com

Updated bootstrap released 1/17/17.  Download from mintcoinofficial.com

OR

https://link.getsync.com/#f=bootstrap&sz=1E9&t=1&s=PLWY53LWFWGR67POGCCJIB7L2H2UXLVE&i=CRU6W3X7DMMZ2Q36C4LCTHC25VB3G5CXN&v=2.3

START WITH WALLET CLOSED

1. drop unzipped bootstrap.dat in empty datadir directory called MintCoin.   This is the area where you would normally find your wallet.dat.  Paths listed below.
2. launch mintcoin
3. you will have a loading screen saying "importing bootstrap"
4. import time varies between computers but a modern computer will take about 24-48 hours for import
5. bootstrap will auto rename once completed
6. if bootstrap is renamed and wallet doesn't load, you can force quit and relaunch (we are aware of certain instances where it will hang, and it will be addressed in next release)

MintCoin folder file path
Mac (you may need to show hidden files in the finder)
Users/username/Library/Application Support/MintCoin
Windows Vista and 7
C:\Users\YourUserName\Appdata\Roaming\MintCoin
Linux
~/.mintcoin

Remaining balance of 5489.2 mint transferred to devs from Guardianship address Mt6nEG8Pp7kyimcHEp3gFqdjDPQqXas5Ae

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=450381.msg13898633#msg13898633

https://chainz.cryptoid.info/mint/tx.dws?5779300.htm

Note that while a backup of the Guardianship address will be kept, we are phasing out this donation address.

Help Support the Mintcoin Guardianship Program: Mt6nEG8Pp7kyimcHEp3gFqdjDPQqXas5Ae

[EDIT] Address currently inactive

Awesome news! SupaSonic is reviewing as we speak for full integration

New Podcast Out! http://www.mintcoinofficial.com/july-19-2015-mintcoin-community-podcast/

Windows version works like a charm! Just need Linux and Mac now - any takers?

lol I would still like to have a wallet audit and continue to work on a few performance issues with the wallet startup as well as exchange integration eventually but yes I agree the core foundation of mintcoin is rock solid in my opinion. I have head this concern before regarding the security of Mintcoin which is why I am open for a vote on it.

Community Donations Greatly Appreciated
Mintcoin Giveaway Address:
Ma5jysEHQo816A9EGURfDJrw71bgy6ajxo

Mintcoin Developer Bounty Address:
Mt6nEG8Pp7kyimcHEp3gFqdjDPQqXas5Ae

Wisconsin Non-Profit Registration Address:
MXN8AxeqaYKGVQSLYA53nBqZHPcWdj3hsN

CryptoID Explorer BTC Address:
1HotXL7qw8PYmVHBLitcMd3835YBCKoHqHClick

No news on a new developer as of yet. If anyone is interested in freelancing anonymously for pm your hourly rate.  


[EDIT] Strikes added to inactive addresses

He was not bullied out - he was asked for transparency on the pre-mine as it was supposed to be used for supporting the community.
He took the majority of the pre-mine out as payment to himself and then no longer had time to commit to the project when it ran out.

https://github.com/MintcoinCommunity/Mintcoin-Desktop-Wallet/commits/master?page=3

All other initial developers left the lead developer 3 months in and the last standing developer gave up and cashed out as payment to himself for his work.
He was gracious enough to hand down the assets to the community for continual improvement.

The "original dev" is actually one of a many just handed down in an anonymous manor. Now we are open and transparent.

The podcasts are there to keep the community informed. This is also a tool I use to recruit.

Thanks to community donations I almost have enough to register Mintcoin Fund as a Non-Profit here in Wisconsin in the next coming months.

The community also donated towards an android wallet and hundreds of dollars towards the keepod campaign.

You are right though from one aspect....
We need more volunteers.

Right now the following continual efforts are being managed through donations:
- Graphics design
- Hosting
- Web maintenance
- Press Releases
- Business Integration
- Bitcoin Talk Announcement Updates
- Reddit Updates
- Facebook Moderators
- Twitter Supporters
- Reddit Supporters / Technical Support
- Mintcoin Official Moderation

Up until a month ago we also had the wallet and android development support donated by RoboGuy.
He unfortunately is tied back up and will not be able to participate in development until his current project is completed.

I do not see you as a Fudster. You have genuine concerns and feel it is pertinent to share them. That's awesome. The crypto community needs people to to ask questions. Way too many newbies out there getting burned.

I also believe that if you have these questions so do others - I am happy to share what I know with anyone.

We are looking for someone to assist us in continually improving. The list above is a current wish list. One item a month and assistance with troubleshooting would be our actual goals with the current bounty.

Just received a heads up that coldcryptos.com and whitepum tipping app is closing down. Make sure you remove any coins on the apps.