---
title: "Migration"
description: "Documentation for Migration"
last_updated: 2025-05-30
---
[AIR-3][AIS-3][BPC-3][RES-3]
# Bitcoin Migration Guide
## Overview
Add a brief overview of this document here.
This document provides guidance for migrating between different versions of the Bitcoin protocol implementation in Anya Core.
## Table of Contents
- [Migrating to v2.0](#migrating-to-v20)
- [Breaking Changes](#breaking-changes)
- [Deprecation Notices](#deprecation-notices)
- [Migration Checklist](#migration-checklist)
## Migrating to v2.0
### Prerequisites
- Anya Core v1.5 or later
- Backup of all wallet data
- Sufficient disk space for blockchain reindexing
### Steps
1. **Backup Your Data**
```bash
anya-cli backupwallet /path/to/backup
```
2. **Update Configuration**
- Remove deprecated RPC methods
- Update configuration parameters as per new requirements
3. **Upgrade Process**
```bash
anya-cli stop
anyad -reindex
```
## Breaking Changes
### Removed Features
- Legacy address format support
- Unencrypted wallet support
- Deprecated RPC methods
### New Requirements
- Minimum protocol version updated
- New address format required
- Mandatory wallet encryption
## Deprecation Notices
The following features are deprecated and will be removed in future versions:
- [ ] Old address format
- [ ] Unencrypted wallet storage
- [ ] Legacy RPC methods
## Migration Checklist
- [ ] Backup all wallet data
- [ ] Update configuration files
- [ ] Test migration on testnet
- [ ] Schedule maintenance window
- [ ] Notify users of potential downtime
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
1. **Missing Dependencies**
```bash
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install -y libboost-all-dev libevent-dev
```
2. **Permission Issues**
```bash
sudo chown -R anya:anya /path/to/anya/data
```
3. **Reindexing Problems**
```bash
anyad -reindex
```
## Getting Help
For additional assistance with migration:
- [Documentation](https://docs.anya.org/bitcoin/migration)
- [Community Forum](https://community.anya.org)
- [Support Portal](https://support.anya.org)
## See Also
- [Related Document 1](../INSTALLATION.md)
- [Related Document 2](../../INSTALLATION_REVIEW.md)