# Control Commands

# getinfo

Category: Control | Version: v1.2.14+

Returns an object containing various state info about the node and wallet.

Syntax

getinfo

Parameters

None.

Result

Field	Type	Description
VRSCversion	string	The Verus-specific version string
version	numeric	The server version number
protocolversion	numeric	The protocol version
chainid	string	Blockchain currency i-address
notarychainid	string	Notary chain i-address
name	string	Chain name (e.g., VRSCTEST)
walletversion	numeric	The wallet version
blocks	numeric	Current number of blocks processed
longestchain	numeric	Longest known chain height
timeoffset	numeric	Time offset
proxy	string	Proxy used (empty if none)
connections	numeric	Number of connections
tls_established	numeric	Number of TLS connections established
tls_verified	numeric	Number of TLS connections with validated certificates
difficulty	numeric	Current mining difficulty
testnet	boolean	Whether the server is on testnet
keypoololdest	numeric	Timestamp of oldest pre-generated key
keypoolsize	numeric	Number of pre-generated keys
paytxfee	numeric	Transaction fee in VRSC/kB
relayfee	numeric	Minimum relay fee in VRSC/kB
unlocked_until	numeric	Wallet unlock expiry timestamp (0 = locked, absent if unencrypted)
errors	string	Any error messages
tiptime	numeric	Timestamp of current chain tip
nextblocktime	numeric	Expected timestamp for next block
CCid	numeric	Currency/chain ID number (1 for VRSC)
p2pport	numeric	Peer-to-peer network port
rpcport	numeric	RPC server port
magic	numeric	Network magic number
premine	numeric	Premine amount (0 for VRSC)
eras	numeric	Number of emission eras
reward	string	Comma-separated reward per era (satoshis)
halving	string	Comma-separated halving interval per era (blocks)
decay	string	Comma-separated decay rate per era
endsubsidy	string	Comma-separated era end blocks
veruspos	numeric	Percentage of blocks that are proof-of-stake

Examples

verus -testnet getinfo

Testnet output:

{
  "VRSCversion": "1.2.14-2",
  "version": 2000753,
  "protocolversion": 170010,
  "chainid": "iJhCezBExJHvtyH3fGhNnt2NhU4Ztkf2yq",
  "notarychainid": "iCtawpxUiCc2sEupt7Z4u8SDAncGZpgSKm",
  "name": "VRSCTEST",
  "walletversion": 60000,
  "blocks": 926996,
  "longestchain": 926996,
  "timeoffset": 0,
  "connections": 5,
  "tls_established": 5,
  "tls_verified": 0,
  "difficulty": 49081785917.1893,
  "testnet": true,
  "keypoololdest": 1770405903,
  "keypoolsize": 101,
  "paytxfee": 0.00000000,
  "relayfee": 0.00000100,
  "errors": ""
}

Common Errors

None typical.

Related Commands

getnetworkinfo — Detailed network info
getdeprecationinfo — Version/deprecation info
help — List available commands

Notes

This is one of the most useful commands for a quick status check.
blocks vs longestchain — if they differ, the node is still syncing.
chainid and name identify the chain (VRSCTEST for testnet).
Includes PBaaS-specific fields like notarizedroot with cross-chain state info.

Tested On

VRSCTEST — Block height: 926996 | Version: v1.2.14-2

# help

Category: Control | Version: v1.2.14+

List all commands, or get help for a specified command.

Syntax

help ("command")

Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
command	string	No	The command to get help on

Result

Type	Description
string	The help text

Examples

## List all available commands
verus -testnet help

## Get help for a specific command
verus -testnet help getinfo

Common Errors

None typical. Unknown commands return an error message.

Related Commands

getinfo — General node info
stop — Stop the server

Notes

Without arguments, lists all available RPC commands grouped by category.
With a command name, returns detailed usage information including syntax, parameters, and examples.

Tested On

VRSCTEST — Block height: 926996 | Version: v1.2.14-2

# stop

Category: Control | Version: v1.2.14+

Stop the Verus daemon server.

Syntax

stop

Parameters

None.

Result

The server begins shutting down. Returns a confirmation message.

Examples

verus -testnet stop

Common Errors

None typical.

Related Commands

getinfo — Check server status before stopping
help — List available commands

Notes

⚠️ This will shut down the daemon. The node will stop processing blocks and all RPC calls will fail.
Ensure all pending operations are complete before stopping.
The daemon performs a graceful shutdown, saving state to disk.
Restart with verusd or the appropriate startup command.

Tested On

VRSCTEST — Block height: 926996 | Version: v1.2.14-2 (documented from help only; not executed)

# Control Commands

# getinfo

# help

# stop

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