PaperMC is a high-performance Minecraft server software based on Spigot, designed to improve game performance, stability, and customization. It enhances the vanilla Minecraft server with optimizations, additional configuration options, and extensive plugin support, making it a preferred choice for multiplayer server hosting.

Features of PaperMC:

• Built on Spigot for improved performance and reduced lag.
• Optimized asynchronous chunk loading and entity management.
• Provides extensive configuration options for fine-tuning performance.
• Supports Bukkit and Spigot plugins for extended functionality.
• Active development community with frequent updates and bug fixes.

To check the installed version of PaperMC, run:
cat /home/minecraft/papermc/logs/latest.log | grep "Starting minecraft server"

To check if PaperMC is running, run:
sudo lsof -i :25565

Disclaimer: PaperMC is an open-source project distributed under the GNU General Public License. It is provided "as is" without any warranty, express or implied. Users are responsible for configuring and using PaperMC according to their server requirements and security best practices.