What is the GHOST Archive?

The GHOST Archive is an independent historical and technical research archive covering John McAfee's GHOST privacy cryptocurrency, including its whitepapers, technology, ecosystem, controversy, and post-2020 development. It is not the official GHOST project and is not affiliated with John McAfee's estate or any related project.

Is the GHOST Archive investment advice?

No. The GHOST Archive is an independent research project and does not provide investment advice. All market and status indicators require current verification.

When did John McAfee's GHOST coin launch?

GHOST was announced in April 2020, distributed via the ESH snapshot on May 25, 2020, and reached mainnet genesis on June 22, 2020.

What is The GHOST Archive?

John McAfee GHOST Coin : The definitive independent research , whitepapers, and legacy of John McAfee's GHOST privacy cryptocurrency.

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Whitepaper Explorer

Read the 2024 whitepaper chapter by chapter. Click a concept on the right to see its definition.

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Abstract

The 2024 whitepaper defines GHOST as a decentralized, privacy-focused electronic payment network using Proof of Stake, building on Bitcoin's UTXO model while adding confidential transactions, stealth addresses, and network-privacy propagation.