lux-core/lux

Analysis updated 2026-07-03

★ 3,751C++Audience · developerComplexity · 5/5LicenseSetup · hard

Mindmap

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  root((LUX))
    What it does
      Cryptocurrency coin
      Proof-of-work mining
      Proof-of-stake validation
      Smart contracts
    Key features
      Masternodes
      Luxgate exchange
      SegWit support
      60-second block time
    Tech stack
      C++ core
      Qt wallet GUI
      Bitcoin fork base
    Platforms
      Windows
      macOS
      Linux
      ARM devices

mindmap root((LUX)) What it does Cryptocurrency coin Proof-of-work mining Proof-of-stake validation Smart contracts Key features Masternodes Luxgate exchange SegWit support 60-second block time Tech stack C++ core Qt wallet GUI Bitcoin fork base Platforms Windows macOS Linux ARM devices

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Run a LUX full node on Linux, macOS, or Windows to participate in the network.

USE CASE 2

Set up a masternode by staking 16,120 LUX to earn block rewards.

USE CASE 3

Build smart-contract applications on the LUX blockchain.

USE CASE 4

Compile the graphical Lux-qt wallet for end users on Windows or Mac.

What is it built with?

C++Bitcoin CoreQt

How does it compare?

	lux-core/lux	librevr/revive	domoticz/domoticz
Stars	3,751	3,749	3,754
Language	C++	C++	C++
Setup difficulty	hard	moderate	moderate
Complexity	5/5	3/5	3/5
Audience	developer	general	general

Figures from each repo's GitHub metadata at analysis time.

How do you get it running?

Difficulty · hard Time to first run · 1day+

Requires compiling C++ from source with multiple platform-specific dependencies, build process differs per OS.

Open source under AGPLv3, you can use, modify, and distribute it, but any changes you distribute must also be open-sourced under the same license.

In plain English

LUX is a cryptocurrency project that launched in 2017 as a fork of the Bitcoin codebase. The team behind it, Luxcore, built it to combine two different methods of running a blockchain: proof-of-work (where computers solve math problems to validate transactions) and proof-of-stake (where coin holders lock up funds to participate in validation). Using both together is meant to make the network harder to attack and more distributed in control. Beyond the basic coin, Luxcore has added several layers on top. Masternodes are special network participants who hold a minimum of 16,120 LUX coins and in return help run specific services on the network, earning a share of block rewards. Smart contracts let developers write programs that run on the LUX blockchain, similar to what Ethereum offers. Luxgate is a planned peer-to-peer exchange where users can trade across different blockchains without going through a centralized service. The coin itself has a block time of 60 seconds, a 4 MB block size, and a total cap of 6 million blocks. Addresses come in three formats, and the project supports SegWit, a technical upgrade that makes transactions more efficient. The repository is the full source code of the LUX wallet and node software, written in C++. It can be compiled on Windows (32-bit and 64-bit), macOS, Ubuntu, Arch Linux, FreeBSD, and ARM devices. Build instructions for each platform are included in the README, covering dependency installation through to compiling the final binary. A graphical wallet (Lux-qt) is available for Windows and Mac users who prefer not to use the command line. The project is licensed under GNU AGPLv3, meaning anyone can view, modify, and distribute the code as long as they share changes under the same license.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1

Walk me through the steps to compile the LUX wallet from source on Ubuntu, including all dependency installs.

Prompt 2

How do I set up a LUX masternode? What are the hardware and coin requirements?

Prompt 3

Explain how LUX combines proof-of-work and proof-of-stake and why that matters for security.

Prompt 4

Show me how to write and deploy a simple smart contract on the LUX blockchain.

Prompt 5

What is Luxgate and how does its peer-to-peer cross-chain trading work?

Frequently asked questions

What is lux?

LUX is a cryptocurrency coin and wallet built on a Bitcoin fork, combining proof-of-work and proof-of-stake validation with smart contracts and masternode support.

What language is lux written in?

Mainly C++. The stack also includes C++, Bitcoin Core, Qt.

What license does lux use?

Open source under AGPLv3, you can use, modify, and distribute it, but any changes you distribute must also be open-sourced under the same license.

How hard is lux to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated hard, with roughly 1day+ to a first successful run.

Who is lux for?

Mainly developer.

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