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+# MMGen node tools
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+Optional helper programs for the [MMGen online/offline Bitcoin wallet][6]
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+Included in: https://github.com/mmgen/MMGenLive
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+Depends on: https://github.com/mmgen/mmgen
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+The node tools are Linux-only for now
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+[**Forum**][4] |
+[PGP Public Key][5] |
+Donate: 15TLdmi5NYLdqmtCqczUs5pBPkJDXRs83w
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+[4]: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=567069.0
+[5]: https://github.com/mmgen/mmgen/wiki/MMGen-Signing-Key
+[6]: https://github.com/mmgen/mmgen/