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alphad maxes out the CPU while waiting for Tx confirmations? #43

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@droark

Hello. I'm running Ubuntu 15.04 and am attempting to follow the alpha README. In particular, I'm now trying to move money into alpha ("send-to-sidechain"). I sent a coin, and now alphad is maxing out my CPU. Anybody have any idea why this might be happening? Is it trying to sync with bitcoind somehow? Is there some way I can confirm what's going on? There are a couple of wrinkles that I encountered initially, which might have some bearing. (Doubtful, but hey, I might as well list everything.)

  • I was running Armory in testnet mode when I sent the money. The Python script apparently used an Armory wallet, which was interesting, as I had to apply a small hack to the script to unlock the wallet first. (I'd submit a PR to fix this but I'm not sure offhand what the recommended method is to check for a locked wallet before proceeding. I don't see any valid RPC calls.) (PR Support locked Bitcoin wallets in sidechain manipulation script #44 has been submitted.)
  • The Tx had no fees attached. Is this intentional? Is this a byproduct of Armory being used by accident? (Nevermind. Looks like Armory somehow didn't record the fee, possibly because the P2SH input address uses a compressed key. Either that or the block explorer I'm using is lying. :) )

Hmmm. Wait a minute. Now that confirmations are rolling in, alphad has calmed down. Perhaps it gets spun up while waiting for a confirmation? I'll try again and see if it happens again.

Thanks.

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