Disk

cuprated requires at least ~300 GB of disk storage for operation although 500+ GB is recommended.

Cache

The directory used for cache files is:

OSDirectory
WindowsC:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Cuprate\
macOS/Users/User/Library/Caches/Cuprate/
Linux/home/user/.cache/cuprate/

Although not recommended, this directory can be deleted without major disruption to cuprated.

The files in this directory are:

FilePurpose
addressbook/ClearNetP2P state for clear-net

Configuration

The directory used for files related to configuration is:

OSDirectory
WindowsC:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Cuprate\
macOS/Users/User/Library/Application Support/Cuprate/
Linux/home/user/.config/cuprate/

The files in this directory are:

FilePurpose
Cuprated.tomlcuprated configuration file

Data

The directory used for general data is:

OSDirectory
WindowsC:\Users\User\AppData\Roaming\Cuprate\
macOS/Users/User/Library/Application Support/Cuprate/
Linux/home/user/.local/share/cuprate/

The sub-directories are:

Sub-directoryPurpose
fjall/Blockchain and transaction pool data
tapes/Blockchain data
logs/{YYYY-MM-DD}Log files for each day