Cactus is a modern cryptocurrency built from scratch, designed to be efficient, decentralized, and secure.
Publisher’s description
What is Cactus Blockchain?
Cactus Blockchain is an open-source program for Windows from Cactus Network. It is written in Python.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.5.0, released on January 15, 2025. 6 versions are listed since December 12, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 1.9 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (Cactus-Network/cactus-blockchain) has 24 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “Solar Powered Chia Fork”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Cactus Blockchain is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Cactus Blockchain safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
19DF125ACE4968331476AB1ED3F79C85DDE95A2BE7145F627D108447883DC194· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 3 years · about 1.9 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5.0Latest | January 15, 2025 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.1.4 | January 24, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS)64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 2.0.0 | September 1, 2023 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.3.4 | May 11, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.3.2 | April 6, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE |
| 1.2.11 | December 12, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id CactusNetwork.CactusBlockchainGUI -eCactusSetup-2.5.0.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Cactus Network
- Licence
- Apache-2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/Cactus-Network/cactus-blockchain
- Written in
- Python
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 2.5.0
- Released
- January 15, 2025
- Added to the catalogue
- December 12, 2021
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 1.9
- GitHub stars
- 24
- GitHub forks
- 12
- Website
- cactus-network.net
- winget ID
- CactusNetwork.CactusBlockchainGUI
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cactus Blockchain free?
Yes. Cactus Blockchain is open-source software under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Is Cactus Blockchain safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Cactus Blockchain with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Cactus Blockchain be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Cactus Blockchain run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Cactus Blockchain?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to December 12, 2021.
Can I use Cactus Blockchain without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.