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=== Quick start ===
# Download the wallet from [https://github.com/RavenProject/Ravencoin/releases Ravencoin github]. Install it and get a receiving address. Be sure to [[FAQ#How_do_I_backup_my_wallet.dat_file.3F|backup your wallet]]. Remember to check the '''[[Mining#Best_Practises | Best Practices]]''' page to keep your coins safe. Note: do not use special characters for your passphrase when encrypting the wallet.
# Select a pool from the '''[[Pools]]''' page - or find one on the [https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2752467.0 BitCoinTalk ANN]. Your rewards should average out over time, wether whether you join a large or small pool. Please consider pointing your miner(s) at smaller pools so as to distribute the hashrate and improve network health/security. You can check pool sizes at [https://wwwravencoin.rvnstats.infonetwork/d/TcDzUYmmz/x16r-ravencoin-mining-pools check pool-statistics-v1-3 rvnstatssizes here]. Choosing a pool near your geographic location is suggested. # Download a GPU miner. Several are available, but for the purposes of this quick start guide, one of the most popular miners, [https://github.com/trexminer/t-rex/releases T-Rex] is linked ]. Please note that this software is closed source and should be used at your own risk.Best practice: do not use closed source mining software on a machine containing personal or sensitive data. Open source mx
# Unzip, and edit config to include the pool you want to mine on and your wallet address .....'''go mining.'''
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