Merge pull request #57 from zerocurrencycoin/v3.1.0

V3.1.0

.github/ISSUE_TEMPLATE.md

@@ -31,7 +31,9 @@ Run `zerod --version` to find out
 - Disk size:
 - Disk Type (HD/SDD):
 - Linux kernel version (uname -a):
-- Compiler version (gcc -version):
+- Compiler version (gcc --version):
+- Linker version (ld -v):
+- Assembler version (as --version):
 
 ### Any extra information that might be useful in the debugging process.
 This includes the relevant contents of `~/.zero/debug.log`. You can paste raw text, attach the file directly in the issue or link to the text via a pastebin type site.

.github/pull_request_template.md

@@ -0,0 +1,5 @@
+Please ensure this checklist is followed for any pull requests for this repo. This checklist must be checked by both the PR creator and by anyone who reviews the PR.
+* [ ] Relevant documentation for this PR has to be completed and reviewed by the documentation team (@ioptio, @mdr0id, or @Eirik0) before the PR can be merged
+* [ ] A test plan for the PR must be documented in the PR notes and included in the test plan for the next regular release
+
+As a note, all buildbot tests need to be passing and all appropriate code reviews need to be done before this PR can be merged

CONTRIBUTING.md

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+Please read [our Development Guidelines](https://zcash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/rtd_pages/development_guidelines.html).

COPYING

@@ -21,10 +21,12 @@ OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN
 THE SOFTWARE.
 
 
-The MIT software license (http://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php)
-above applies to the code directly included in this source distribution.
-Dependencies downloaded as part of the build process may be covered by other
-open-source licenses. For further details see 'contrib/debian/copyright'.
+The MIT software license (https://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php)
+above applies to the code directly included in this source distribution, with
+the exception of certain Autoconf macros. Dependencies downloaded as part of
+the build process may be covered by other open-source licenses. The MIT-licensed
+source code is not considered a derived work of these Autoconf macros or of the
+dependencies. For further details see 'contrib/debian/copyright'.
 
 
 This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the
@@ -36,3 +38,12 @@ Although almost all of the Zcash code is licensed under "permissive" open source
 licenses, users and distributors should note that when built using the default
 build options, Zcash depends on Oracle Berkeley DB 6.2.x, which is licensed
 under the GNU Affero General Public License.
+
+
+Contributors should understand licensing implications before modifying the
+following files in build-aux/m4 (see https://github.com/zcash/zcash/issues/2827):
+
+ * ax_check_compile_flag.m4
+ * ax_check_link_flag.m4
+ * ax_check_preproc_flag.m4
+ * ax_pthread.m4

INSTALL

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 Building Zcash
 
-See the Zcash github wiki (https://github.com/zcash/zcash/wiki) for instructions on building zerod,
+See the Zcash documentation wiki (https://zcash.readthedocs.io/en/latest/rtd_pages/user_guide.html) for instructions on building zcashd,
 the intended-for-services, no-graphical-interface, reference
 implementation of Zcash.

Makefile.am

@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+# Copyright (c) 2016-2019 The Zcash developers
+# Copyright (c) 2013-2019 The Bitcoin Core developers
+# Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Bitcoin Developers
+# Distributed under the MIT software license, see the accompanying
+# file COPYING or https://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php .
+
 ACLOCAL_AMFLAGS = -I build-aux/m4
 SUBDIRS = src
 if ENABLE_MAN

README.md

@@ -1,30 +1,30 @@
 ![alt text](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/blob/master/art/zero%203d%20mountain.png?raw=true)
 
-[ZERO](https://zerocurrency.io) - [Pavo:3.0.2](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.0.2)
+[ZERO](https://zerocurrency.io) - [Pegasus:3.1.0](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.1.0)
 
 ||FAST|| ||DECENTRALISED|| ||ANONYMOUS|| ||SECURE|| ||ASIC RESISTANT||  - LAUNCE DATE: 2017-02-19
 
 GENESIS BLOCK - 19th Feb 2017 11:26:40 - 068cbb5db6bc11be5b93479ea4df41fa7e012e92ca8603c315f9b1a2202205c6
 
-Download the latest version here - [ZERO - Latest Version - Pavo:3.0.2](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.0.2)
+Download the latest version here - [ZERO - Latest Version - Pegasus:3.1.0](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.1.0)
 
 ------------------------------------------
 
 ❓ What is ZERO?
 --------------
 
-[ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.0.2) is a revolutionary cryptocurrency and transaction platform based on Zcash.
+[ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.1.0) is a revolutionary cryptocurrency and transaction platform based on Zcash.
 
-[ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.0.2) offers total payment confidentiality, while still maintaining a decentralised network using a public blockchain.
+[ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.1.0) offers total payment confidentiality, while still maintaining a decentralised network using a public blockchain.
 
-[ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.0.2) combines Bitcoin’s security with Zcash’s anonymity and privacy.
+[ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.1.0) combines Bitcoin’s security with Zcash’s anonymity and privacy.
 
-[ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.0.2) stands out from the competition as a fully working product that has already
+[ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.1.0) stands out from the competition as a fully working product that has already
 implemented a set of special features not found in any other cryptocurrency.
 
 Our main focus as a team and community is to remain as transparent as we can possibly be and to maintain an interactive relationship with everyone involved. We are fully open about the project, listening to all suggestions from investors, miners and supporters.
 
-This software is the [ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.0.2) node. It downloads and stores the entire history of ZERO's transactions, about 1.2GB at this point.
+This software is the [ZERO](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/releases/tag/v3.1.0) node. It downloads and stores the entire history of ZERO's transactions, about 1.2GB at this point.
 Depending on the speed of your computer and network connection, the synchronization process could take several hours.
 
 ------------------------------------------
@@ -78,6 +78,11 @@ Zero has a small inflation that degrades over time. With a stable supply of 7776
 
 ![alt text](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/blob/master/art/tech%20improv%20zero.jfif)
 
+[Zero](https://z.cash/) is an implementation of the "Zerocash" protocol.
+Based on Bitcoin's code, Zero intends to offer a far higher standard of privacy
+through a sophisticated zero-knowledge proving scheme that preserves
+confidentiality of transaction metadata. More technical details are available
+in our [Protocol Specification](https://github.com/zcash/zips/raw/master/protocol/protocol.pdf).
 
 ![alt text](https://github.com/zerocurrencycoin/Zero/blob/master/art/algo%20zer%20improv.jfif)
 
@@ -119,10 +124,11 @@ https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3310714.0
 See important security warnings on the
 [Security Information page](https://z.cash/support/security/).
 
+**Zero is experimental and a work in progress.** Use it at your own risk.
 
 📒 Deprecation Policy
 ------------------
-Disabledeprecation flag has been removed. Old nodes will automatically be shut down and must be upgraded upon reaching the deprecation block height, which will occur approximately 26 weeks (6/27/2020) from the release of v3.0.2.
+Disabledeprecation flag has been removed. Old nodes will automatically be shut down and must be upgraded upon reaching the deprecation block height, which will occur approximately 26 weeks (6/27/2020) from the release of v3.1.0.
 
 
 🔧 Building

autogen.sh

@@ -1,4 +1,10 @@
 #!/bin/sh
+# Copyright (c) 2016-2019 The Zcash developers
+# Copyright (c) 2013-2019 The Bitcoin Core developers
+# Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Bitcoin Developers
+# Distributed under the MIT software license, see the accompanying
+# file COPYING or https://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php .
+
 set -e
 srcdir="$(dirname $0)"
 cd "$srcdir"

build-aux/m4/bitcoin_find_bdb.m4

@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+dnl Copyright (c) 2016-2019 The Zcash developers
+dnl Copyright (c) 2013-2019 The Bitcoin Core developers
+dnl Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Bitcoin Developers
+dnl Distributed under the MIT software license, see the accompanying
+dnl file COPYING or https://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php .
+
 AC_DEFUN([BITCOIN_FIND_BDB62],[
   AC_MSG_CHECKING([for Berkeley DB C++ headers])
   BDB_CPPFLAGS=

build-aux/m4/bitcoin_subdir_to_include.m4

@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+dnl Copyright (c) 2016-2019 The Zcash developers
+dnl Copyright (c) 2013-2019 The Bitcoin Core developers
+dnl Copyright (c) 2013-2019 Bitcoin Developers
+dnl Distributed under the MIT software license, see the accompanying
+dnl file COPYING or https://www.opensource.org/licenses/mit-license.php .
+
 dnl BITCOIN_SUBDIR_TO_INCLUDE([CPPFLAGS-VARIABLE-NAME],[SUBDIRECTORY-NAME],[HEADER-FILE])
 dnl SUBDIRECTORY-NAME must end with a path separator
 AC_DEFUN([BITCOIN_SUBDIR_TO_INCLUDE],[

build-aux/m4/l_atomic.m4

@@ -1,3 +1,9 @@
+dnl Copyright (c) 2015 Tim Kosse <[email protected]>
+dnl Copying and distribution of this file, with or without modification, are
+dnl permitted in any medium without royalty provided the copyright notice
+dnl and this notice are preserved. This file is offered as-is, without any
+dnl warranty.
+
 # Some versions of gcc/libstdc++ require linking with -latomic if
 # using the C++ atomic library.
 #
@@ -32,7 +38,7 @@ AC_DEFUN([CHECK_ATOMIC], [
           AC_MSG_RESULT([yes])
         ],[
           AC_MSG_RESULT([no])
-          AC_MSG_FAILURE([cannot figure our how to use std::atomic])
+          AC_MSG_FAILURE([cannot figure out how to use std::atomic])
         ])
     ])
 

code_of_conduct.md

@@ -25,7 +25,7 @@ reject comments, commits, code, wiki edits, issues, and other contributions
 that are not aligned to this Code of Conduct, or to ban temporarily or
 permanently any contributor for other behaviors that they deem inappropriate,
 threatening, offensive, or harmful. Note that contributors may be volunteers
-who do not represent Zcash Company. They are free to express their own
+who do not represent Electric Coin Company. They are free to express their own
 opinions so long as they adhere to these guidelines.
 
 By adopting this Code of Conduct, project maintainers commit themselves to