VERSION 4.0.0-ALPHA.1

Download

Get the $402 Desktop Client. Run your own node, serve content, and earn POW20 tokens by participating in the network.

macOS

Apple Silicon

For M1, M2, M3, M4 Macs

Download DMG

macOS

Intel

For Intel-based Macs

Download DMG

Windows

Installer

NSIS installer for Windows x64

Download EXE

Windows

Portable

No installation required — run directly

Download Portable

Linux

AppImage

Universal Linux package — chmod +x and run

Download AppImage

Linux

Debian

For Ubuntu, Debian, and derivatives

Download .deb

Installation Note

macOS builds are code-signed with a Developer ID certificate. On first launch, right-click the app and select "Open" to bypass Gatekeeper. Windows builds are unsigned — you may see a SmartScreen warning. This is alpha software.

Running the Network

What your node does

  • • Indexes the BSV blockchain for $402 token movements
  • • Serves content to peers via the gossip network
  • • Verifies ticket stamps (BRC-105) for content access
  • • Participates in GossipSub for token/transfer discovery
  • • Earns POW20 tokens for useful work performed

Network ports

Gossip
:4020
API / GUI
:4021
Protocol
TCP + NOISE

Data location

~/.pathd/ ← database, keys, content cache

Or install via npm

npm install -g path402

The npm package includes the daemon, CLI, and MCP server. Run path402d start to launch.

Add to Claude Desktop

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "path402": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["path402"]
    }
  }
}

Release Notes

v4.0.0-alpha.2

latestFebruary 2026
  • BRC-114 Hash-to-Mint: real $402 token mining via on-chain smart contract
  • Proof-of-Indexing work commitments recorded permanently on BSV
  • UTXO contention handling with automatic retry + backoff
  • macOS builds signed AND notarized (no more Gatekeeper bypass)
  • Mining-only mode: runs without AI API key
  • Config file support: ~/.pathd/config.json for walletKey + tokenId

v4.0.0-alpha.1

alphaFebruary 2026
  • All platforms: macOS (arm64 + x64), Windows, Linux
  • macOS builds signed with Developer ID certificate
  • Content storage layer: download, store, and serve content P2P
  • Demo content bundled for new users (6 sample videos)
  • libp2p gossip network (NOISE encrypted TCP)
  • MCP server integration for Claude Desktop
  • BSV wallet support (HandCash, Yours, Metanet)
  • Library, marketplace, portfolio, and chat UIs