# Verus Documentation

Complete documentation for the Verus blockchain protocol — 201 CLI commands, VerusID identity, protocol-level DeFi, PBaaS multi-chain, zero-knowledge privacy, and AI agent guides.

Welcome to the community-maintained Verus wiki — your guide to the Verus protocol, CLI tools, and ecosystem.

# What Is Verus?

Verus is a fundamentally different blockchain protocol focused on self-sovereign identity, decentralized finance, and privacy. It features VerusID (on-chain revocable/recoverable identities), user-launched currencies with protocol-level conversions, 50/50 hybrid mining/staking consensus, and full transaction privacy via zero-knowledge proofs — all at layer 1, with no smart contracts required.

Verus also enables anyone to launch independent, interoperable blockchains through PBaaS (Public Blockchains as a Service), connected by trustless cross-chain bridges including an Ethereum bridge.

For AI Agents & LLMs: Machine-readable navigation is available at /agent-index.json, /llms.txt, and /llms-full.txt. See also the For Agents section for integration guides.

# Documentation Sections

# Getting Started

New to Verus? Start here.

Installation — Download and install Verus Desktop or CLI
First Steps — Start the daemon, sync the blockchain
Wallet Setup — Create addresses, receive VRSC, back up your wallet
Key Concepts — VerusID, currencies, mining, staking, privacy

# Command Reference

Complete documentation for all CLI commands across 14 categories:

Blockchain · Control · Generating · Identity · Marketplace · Mining · Multichain · Network · Raw Transactions · Util · Wallet

# Concepts

Deep dives into how Verus works:

VerusID — Self-sovereign identity system
Currencies & Tokens — Tokens, baskets, and on-chain DeFi
Privacy & Shielded Transactions — Zero-knowledge privacy
Basket Currencies & DeFi — Protocol-level AMM
Bridge & Cross-Chain — PBaaS and Ethereum connectivity

# How-To Guides

Step-by-step instructions for common tasks:

# Tutorials

End-to-end walkthroughs for complex workflows.

# Troubleshooting

Solutions to common issues:

Sync Issues · Common Errors · Identity Issues · Transaction Problems

# Developers

Build on Verus — RPC integration, API patterns, and development guides.

# For Agents

AI agent integration — using the Verus CLI programmatically for identity, currencies, and automation.

# Verus Facts

Protocol statistics, comparison tables, and key differentiators at a glance.

# FAQ

Quick answers to common questions:

General — What is Verus? How is it different?
Identity — VerusID cost, recovery, features
DeFi — Basket currencies, MEV, swaps
Mining & Staking — VerusHash, CPU mining, rewards

# Coverage

This wiki covers all 201 CLI commands across 14 categories for Verus v1.2.x, plus conceptual guides, how-tos, and troubleshooting.

# Frequently Asked Questions

What is Verus? Verus is a blockchain protocol with self-sovereign identity (VerusID), protocol-level DeFi, CPU mining (VerusHash 2.2), and zero-knowledge privacy — all at layer 1 with no smart contracts. Full answer

How is Verus different from Ethereum? Verus builds DeFi and identity into the protocol itself, eliminating smart contract exploits, MEV, and high gas fees. The trade-off is no arbitrary programmable logic. Full answer

How much does a VerusID cost? A root VerusID costs ~100 VRSC (~80 with referral). SubIDs can be as cheap as 0.01 VRSC. Full answer

Can I mine Verus with a regular CPU? Yes. VerusHash 2.2 is designed so CPUs are the primary mining hardware. No ASIC exists, and FPGAs are equalized to ~2x CPU performance. Full answer

Does Verus have MEV? No. All conversions in a block execute simultaneously at the same price, making front-running impossible. Full answer

# Community & Resources

Website: verus.io
Discord: discord.gg/veruscoin
GitHub: github.com/VerusCoin
Block Explorer: explorer.verus.io
Wiki Source: Community-maintained — contributions welcome

Built with care by the Verus community.